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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,556.52, 39,823.50 and 11,755

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,556.52, 39,823.50 and 11,755 is: 17,627.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,556.52 : 39,823.50 = 11,755 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,556.52/39,823.50 = 11,755/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,556.52x = 39,823.50 × 11,755
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,556.52x = 468,125,242.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,125,242.50/26,556.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,627.51

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