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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,670.06, 39,996.59 and 10,875.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,670.06, 39,996.59 and 10,875.06 is: 16,309.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,670.06 : 39,996.59 = 10,875.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,670.06/39,996.59 = 10,875.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,670.06x = 39,996.59 × 10,875.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,670.06x = 434,965,261.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,965,261.67/26,670.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,309.12

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