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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,368.79, 39,548.77 and 11,573.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,368.79, 39,548.77 and 11,573.74 is: 17,358.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,368.79 : 39,548.77 = 11,573.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,368.79/39,548.77 = 11,573.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,368.79x = 39,548.77 × 11,573.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,368.79x = 457,727,181.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,727,181.30/26,368.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,358.67

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