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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,637.62, 39,974.26 and 11,055.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,637.62, 39,974.26 and 11,055.24 is: 16,590.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,637.62 : 39,974.26 = 11,055.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,637.62/39,974.26 = 11,055.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,637.62x = 39,974.26 × 11,055.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,637.62x = 441,925,038.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,925,038.12/26,637.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,590.26

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