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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,680.73, 40,011.63 and 11,695.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,680.73, 40,011.63 and 11,695.11 is: 17,538.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,680.73 : 40,011.63 = 11,695.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,680.73/40,011.63 = 11,695.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,680.73x = 40,011.63 × 11,695.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,680.73x = 467,940,414.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,940,414.13/26,680.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,538.52

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