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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,575.95, 39,858.45 and 11,775.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,575.95, 39,858.45 and 11,775.43 is: 17,660.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,575.95 : 39,858.45 = 11,775.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,575.95/39,858.45 = 11,775.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,575.95x = 39,858.45 × 11,775.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,575.95x = 469,350,169.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,350,169.34/26,575.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,660.71

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