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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,652.67, 39,964.32 and 10,853.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,652.67, 39,964.32 and 10,853.66 is: 16,274.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,652.67 : 39,964.32 = 10,853.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,652.67/39,964.32 = 10,853.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,652.67x = 39,964.32 × 10,853.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,652.67x = 433,759,241.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,759,241.32/26,652.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,274.52

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