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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,558.70, 39,828.87 and 11,777.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,558.70, 39,828.87 and 11,777.96 is: 17,662.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,558.70 : 39,828.87 = 11,777.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,558.70/39,828.87 = 11,777.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,558.70x = 39,828.87 × 11,777.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,558.70x = 469,102,638.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,102,638.56/26,558.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,662.86

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