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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,707.96, 40,061.94 and 11,913.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,707.96, 40,061.94 and 11,913.31 is: 17,869.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,707.96 : 40,061.94 = 11,913.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,707.96/40,061.94 = 11,913.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,707.96x = 40,061.94 × 11,913.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,707.96x = 477,270,310.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,270,310.42/26,707.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,869.97

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