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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,674.15, 40,023.72 and 11,679.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,674.15, 40,023.72 and 11,679.37 is: 17,524.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,674.15 : 40,023.72 = 11,679.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,674.15/40,023.72 = 11,679.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,674.15x = 40,023.72 × 11,679.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,674.15x = 467,451,834.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,451,834.66/26,674.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,524.53

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