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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,552.70, 39,819.87 and 11,771.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,552.70, 39,819.87 and 11,771.96 is: 17,653.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,552.70 : 39,819.87 = 11,771.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,552.70/39,819.87 = 11,771.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,552.70x = 39,819.87 × 11,771.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,552.70x = 468,757,717.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,757,717.75/26,552.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,653.86

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