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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,577.98, 39,844.33 and 11,778.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,577.98, 39,844.33 and 11,778.83 is: 17,658.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,577.98 : 39,844.33 = 11,778.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,577.98/39,844.33 = 11,778.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,577.98x = 39,844.33 × 11,778.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,577.98x = 469,319,589.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,319,589.53/26,577.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,658.21

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