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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,468.26, 39,709.05 and 11,681.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,468.26, 39,709.05 and 11,681.26 is: 17,524.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,468.26 : 39,709.05 = 11,681.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,468.26/39,709.05 = 11,681.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,468.26x = 39,709.05 × 11,681.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,468.26x = 463,851,737.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,851,737.40/26,468.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,524.83

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