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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,658.27, 39,965.81 and 11,087.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,658.27, 39,965.81 and 11,087.55 is: 16,622.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,658.27 : 39,965.81 = 11,087.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,658.27/39,965.81 = 11,087.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,658.27x = 39,965.81 × 11,087.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,658.27x = 443,122,861.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,122,861.23/26,658.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,622.34

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