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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,676, 40,006.44 and 11,074.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,676, 40,006.44 and 11,074.32 is: 16,608.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,676 : 40,006.44 = 11,074.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,676/40,006.44 = 11,074.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,676x = 40,006.44 × 11,074.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,676x = 443,044,118.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,044,118.62/26,676
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,608.34

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