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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,416.68, 39,637.92 and 11,623.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,416.68, 39,637.92 and 11,623.74 is: 17,441.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,416.68 : 39,637.92 = 11,623.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,416.68/39,637.92 = 11,623.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,416.68x = 39,637.92 × 11,623.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,416.68x = 460,740,876.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,740,876.22/26,416.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,441.29

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