Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,498.02, 39,747.03 and 11,722
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 26,498.02, 39,747.03 and 11,722 is: 17,583
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,498.02 : 39,747.03 = 11,722 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,498.02/39,747.03 = 11,722/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,498.02x = 39,747.03 × 11,722 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,498.02x = 465,914,685.66 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 465,914,685.66/26,498.02 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17,583
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