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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,577.34, 39,870.92 and 10,996.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,577.34, 39,870.92 and 10,996.18 is: 16,496.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,577.34 : 39,870.92 = 10,996.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,577.34/39,870.92 = 10,996.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,577.34x = 39,870.92 × 10,996.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,577.34x = 438,427,758.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,427,758.10/26,577.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,496.30

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