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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,652.61, 39,979.05 and 11,070.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,652.61, 39,979.05 and 11,070.25 is: 16,605.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,652.61 : 39,979.05 = 11,070.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,652.61/39,979.05 = 11,070.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,652.61x = 39,979.05 × 11,070.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,652.61x = 442,577,823.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,577,823.02/26,652.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,605.42

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