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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,512.54, 39,762.66 and 11,713.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,512.54, 39,762.66 and 11,713.39 is: 17,567.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,512.54 : 39,762.66 = 11,713.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,512.54/39,762.66 = 11,713.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,512.54x = 39,762.66 × 11,713.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,512.54x = 465,755,544.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,755,544.02/26,512.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,567.37

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