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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,663.57, 39,960.72 and 10,850.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,663.57, 39,960.72 and 10,850.16 is: 16,261.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,663.57 : 39,960.72 = 10,850.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,663.57/39,960.72 = 10,850.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,663.57x = 39,960.72 × 10,850.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,663.57x = 433,580,205.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,580,205.72/26,663.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,261.15

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