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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,516.72, 39,772.96 and 11,726.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,516.72, 39,772.96 and 11,726.12 is: 17,588.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,516.72 : 39,772.96 = 11,726.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,516.72/39,772.96 = 11,726.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,516.72x = 39,772.96 × 11,726.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,516.72x = 466,382,501.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,382,501.72/26,516.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,588.24

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