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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,637.37, 39,973.88 and 11,055

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,637.37, 39,973.88 and 11,055 is: 16,589.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,637.37 : 39,973.88 = 11,055 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,637.37/39,973.88 = 11,055/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,637.37x = 39,973.88 × 11,055
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,637.37x = 441,911,243.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,911,243.40/26,637.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,589.90

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