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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,668.20, 39,993.84 and 11,082

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,668.20, 39,993.84 and 11,082 is: 16,619.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,668.20 : 39,993.84 = 11,082 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,668.20/39,993.84 = 11,082/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,668.20x = 39,993.84 × 11,082
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,668.20x = 443,211,734.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,211,734.88/26,668.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,619.48

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