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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,699.52, 40,042.80 and 11,117.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,699.52, 40,042.80 and 11,117.28 is: 16,673.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,699.52 : 40,042.80 = 11,117.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,699.52/40,042.80 = 11,117.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,699.52x = 40,042.80 × 11,117.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,699.52x = 445,167,019.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,167,019.58/26,699.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,673.22

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