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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,637.88, 39,974.64 and 11,055.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,637.88, 39,974.64 and 11,055.52 is: 16,590.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,637.88 : 39,974.64 = 11,055.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,637.88/39,974.64 = 11,055.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,637.88x = 39,974.64 × 11,055.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,637.88x = 441,940,432.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,940,432.01/26,637.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,590.68

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