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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,631.68, 39,916.74 and 11,030

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,631.68, 39,916.74 and 11,030 is: 16,532.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,631.68 : 39,916.74 = 11,030 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,631.68/39,916.74 = 11,030/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,631.68x = 39,916.74 × 11,030
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,631.68x = 440,281,642.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,281,642.20/26,631.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,532.25

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