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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,577.95, 39,871.80 and 10,996.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,577.95, 39,871.80 and 10,996.79 is: 16,497.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,577.95 : 39,871.80 = 10,996.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,577.95/39,871.80 = 10,996.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,577.95x = 39,871.80 × 10,996.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,577.95x = 438,461,612.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,461,612.16/26,577.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,497.20

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