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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,607.22, 39,920.01 and 11,826.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,607.22, 39,920.01 and 11,826.47 is: 17,743.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,607.22 : 39,920.01 = 11,826.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,607.22/39,920.01 = 11,826.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,607.22x = 39,920.01 × 11,826.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,607.22x = 472,112,856.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,112,856.12/26,607.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,743.79

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