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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,577.28, 39,871.41 and 10,994.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,577.28, 39,871.41 and 10,994.91 is: 16,494.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,577.28 : 39,871.41 = 10,994.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,577.28/39,871.41 = 10,994.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,577.28x = 39,871.41 × 10,994.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,577.28x = 438,382,373.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,382,373.77/26,577.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,494.63

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