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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,607.06, 39,924.56 and 11,826.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,607.06, 39,924.56 and 11,826.58 is: 17,746.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,607.06 : 39,924.56 = 11,826.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,607.06/39,924.56 = 11,826.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,607.06x = 39,924.56 × 11,826.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,607.06x = 472,171,002.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,171,002.80/26,607.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,746.08

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