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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,650.75, 39,993.95 and 11,068.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,650.75, 39,993.95 and 11,068.37 is: 16,609.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,650.75 : 39,993.95 = 11,068.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,650.75/39,993.95 = 11,068.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,650.75x = 39,993.95 × 11,068.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,650.75x = 442,667,836.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,667,836.36/26,650.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,609.96

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