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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,662.20, 39,997.62 and 11,080.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,662.20, 39,997.62 and 11,080.68 is: 16,622.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,662.20 : 39,997.62 = 11,080.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,662.20/39,997.62 = 11,080.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,662.20x = 39,997.62 × 11,080.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,662.20x = 443,200,827.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,200,827.98/26,662.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,622.82

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