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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,683.02, 40,002.93 and 11,112.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,683.02, 40,002.93 and 11,112.30 is: 16,659.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,683.02 : 40,002.93 = 11,112.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,683.02/40,002.93 = 11,112.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,683.02x = 40,002.93 × 11,112.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,683.02x = 444,524,559.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,524,559.04/26,683.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,659.45

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