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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,655.12, 39,996.52 and 10,871.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,655.12, 39,996.52 and 10,871.73 is: 16,313.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,655.12 : 39,996.52 = 10,871.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,655.12/39,996.52 = 10,871.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,655.12x = 39,996.52 × 10,871.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,655.12x = 434,831,339.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,831,339.20/26,655.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,313.24

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