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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,607.20, 39,896.40 and 11,026.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,607.20, 39,896.40 and 11,026.40 is: 16,533.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,607.20 : 39,896.40 = 11,026.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,607.20/39,896.40 = 11,026.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,607.20x = 39,896.40 × 11,026.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,607.20x = 439,913,664.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,913,664.96/26,607.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,533.63

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