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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,550.87, 39,826.31 and 11,755.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,550.87, 39,826.31 and 11,755.82 is: 17,633.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,550.87 : 39,826.31 = 11,755.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,550.87/39,826.31 = 11,755.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,550.87x = 39,826.31 × 11,755.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,550.87x = 468,190,673.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,190,673.71/26,550.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,633.72

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