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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,650.25, 39,993.20 and 11,067.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,650.25, 39,993.20 and 11,067.87 is: 16,609.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,650.25 : 39,993.20 = 11,067.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,650.25/39,993.20 = 11,067.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,650.25x = 39,993.20 × 11,067.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,650.25x = 442,639,483.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,639,483.14/26,650.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,609.21

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