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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,575.12, 39,835.33 and 11,791

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,575.12, 39,835.33 and 11,791 is: 17,674.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,575.12 : 39,835.33 = 11,791 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,575.12/39,835.33 = 11,791/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,575.12x = 39,835.33 × 11,791
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,575.12x = 469,698,376.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,698,376.03/26,575.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,674.37

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