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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,570.37, 39,828.22 and 11,786.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,570.37, 39,828.22 and 11,786.25 is: 17,667.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,570.37 : 39,828.22 = 11,786.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,570.37/39,828.22 = 11,786.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,570.37x = 39,828.22 × 11,786.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,570.37x = 469,425,328.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,425,328.51/26,570.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,667.25

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