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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,367.79, 39,547.28 and 11,572.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,367.79, 39,547.28 and 11,572.74 is: 17,357.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,367.79 : 39,547.28 = 11,572.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,367.79/39,547.28 = 11,572.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,367.79x = 39,547.28 × 11,572.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,367.79x = 457,670,133.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,670,133.55/26,367.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,357.17

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