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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,617.30, 39,931.85 and 11,626.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,617.30, 39,931.85 and 11,626.83 is: 17,442.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,617.30 : 39,931.85 = 11,626.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,617.30/39,931.85 = 11,626.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,617.30x = 39,931.85 × 11,626.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,617.30x = 464,280,860.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,280,860.60/26,617.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,442.82

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