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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,601.98, 39,888.93 and 11,804.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,601.98, 39,888.93 and 11,804.45 is: 17,700.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,601.98 : 39,888.93 = 11,804.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,601.98/39,888.93 = 11,804.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,601.98x = 39,888.93 × 11,804.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,601.98x = 470,866,820.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,866,820.72/26,601.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,700.44

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