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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,676.69, 40,014.90 and 10,881.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,676.69, 40,014.90 and 10,881.65 is: 16,322.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,676.69 : 40,014.90 = 10,881.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,676.69/40,014.90 = 10,881.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,676.69x = 40,014.90 × 10,881.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,676.69x = 435,427,936.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,427,936.51/26,676.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,322.41

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