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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,581.95, 39,858.93 and 11,784.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,581.95, 39,858.93 and 11,784.45 is: 17,670.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,581.95 : 39,858.93 = 11,784.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,581.95/39,858.93 = 11,784.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,581.95x = 39,858.93 × 11,784.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,581.95x = 469,715,567.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,715,567.64/26,581.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,670.47

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