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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,581.55, 39,872.62 and 11,382.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,581.55, 39,872.62 and 11,382.06 is: 17,073.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,581.55 : 39,872.62 = 11,382.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,581.55/39,872.62 = 11,382.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,581.55x = 39,872.62 × 11,382.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,581.55x = 453,832,716.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,832,716.95/26,581.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,073.23

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