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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,608.20, 39,897.90 and 11,008.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,608.20, 39,897.90 and 11,008.20 is: 16,506.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,608.20 : 39,897.90 = 11,008.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,608.20/39,897.90 = 11,008.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,608.20x = 39,897.90 × 11,008.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,608.20x = 439,204,062.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,204,062.78/26,608.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,506.34

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