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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,436.73, 39,665.48 and 11,635.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,436.73, 39,665.48 and 11,635.27 is: 17,457.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,436.73 : 39,665.48 = 11,635.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,436.73/39,665.48 = 11,635.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,436.73x = 39,665.48 × 11,635.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,436.73x = 461,518,312.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,518,312.98/26,436.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,457.47

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