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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,376.64, 39,571.68 and 11,588.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,376.64, 39,571.68 and 11,588.80 is: 17,386.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,376.64 : 39,571.68 = 11,588.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,376.64/39,571.68 = 11,588.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,376.64x = 39,571.68 × 11,588.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,376.64x = 458,588,285.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,588,285.18/26,376.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,386.15

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