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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,577.59, 39,871.29 and 10,996.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,577.59, 39,871.29 and 10,996.43 is: 16,496.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,577.59 : 39,871.29 = 10,996.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,577.59/39,871.29 = 10,996.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,577.59x = 39,871.29 × 10,996.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,577.59x = 438,441,849.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,441,849.49/26,577.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,496.67

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