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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,001.12, 38,966.33 and 10,995.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,001.12, 38,966.33 and 10,995.76 is: 16,478.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,001.12 : 38,966.33 = 10,995.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,001.12/38,966.33 = 10,995.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,001.12x = 38,966.33 × 10,995.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,001.12x = 428,464,412.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,464,412.76/26,001.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,478.69

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