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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,709.33, 40,053.06 and 11,908.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,709.33, 40,053.06 and 11,908.13 is: 17,857.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,709.33 : 40,053.06 = 11,908.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,709.33/40,053.06 = 11,908.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,709.33x = 40,053.06 × 11,908.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,709.33x = 476,956,845.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,956,845.11/26,709.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,857.31

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