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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,666.76, 40,007.56 and 11,671.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,666.76, 40,007.56 and 11,671.21 is: 17,510.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,666.76 : 40,007.56 = 11,671.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,666.76/40,007.56 = 11,671.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,666.76x = 40,007.56 × 11,671.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,666.76x = 466,936,634.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,936,634.35/26,666.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,510.06

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