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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,581.92, 39,866.40 and 11,004

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,581.92, 39,866.40 and 11,004 is: 16,503.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,581.92 : 39,866.40 = 11,004 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,581.92/39,866.40 = 11,004/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,581.92x = 39,866.40 × 11,004
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,581.92x = 438,689,865.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,689,865.60/26,581.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,503.32

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