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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,369.73, 39,562.88 and 11,591.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,369.73, 39,562.88 and 11,591.07 is: 17,390.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,369.73 : 39,562.88 = 11,591.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,369.73/39,562.88 = 11,591.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,369.73x = 39,562.88 × 11,591.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,369.73x = 458,576,111.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,576,111.48/26,369.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,390.25

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