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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,481.24, 39,732.12 and 11,679.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,481.24, 39,732.12 and 11,679.71 is: 17,524.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,481.24 : 39,732.12 = 11,679.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,481.24/39,732.12 = 11,679.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,481.24x = 39,732.12 × 11,679.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,481.24x = 464,059,440.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,059,440.62/26,481.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,524.08

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