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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,669.07, 39,968.97 and 10,855.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,669.07, 39,968.97 and 10,855.66 is: 16,269.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,669.07 : 39,968.97 = 10,855.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,669.07/39,968.97 = 10,855.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,669.07x = 39,968.97 × 10,855.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,669.07x = 433,889,548.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,889,548.87/26,669.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,269.39

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