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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,497.81, 39,732.74 and 11,699.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,497.81, 39,732.74 and 11,699.72 is: 17,543.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,497.81 : 39,732.74 = 11,699.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,497.81/39,732.74 = 11,699.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,497.81x = 39,732.74 × 11,699.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,497.81x = 464,861,932.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,861,932.83/26,497.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,543.41

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