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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,335.76, 39,469.96 and 11,540.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,335.76, 39,469.96 and 11,540.72 is: 17,296.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,335.76 : 39,469.96 = 11,540.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,335.76/39,469.96 = 11,540.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,335.76x = 39,469.96 × 11,540.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,335.76x = 455,511,756.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,511,756.77/26,335.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,296.32

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