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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,410.72, 39,577.20 and 11,606.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,410.72, 39,577.20 and 11,606.08 is: 17,392.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,410.72 : 39,577.20 = 11,606.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,410.72/39,577.20 = 11,606.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,410.72x = 39,577.20 × 11,606.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,410.72x = 459,336,149.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,336,149.38/26,410.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,392.03

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