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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,660.08, 40,002.48 and 11,665.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,660.08, 40,002.48 and 11,665.22 is: 17,503.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,660.08 : 40,002.48 = 11,665.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,660.08/40,002.48 = 11,665.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,660.08x = 40,002.48 × 11,665.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,660.08x = 466,637,729.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,637,729.75/26,660.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,503.24

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