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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,712.09, 40,073.18 and 11,131.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,712.09, 40,073.18 and 11,131.29 is: 16,699.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,712.09 : 40,073.18 = 11,131.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,712.09/40,073.18 = 11,131.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,712.09x = 40,073.18 × 11,131.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,712.09x = 446,066,132.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,066,132.15/26,712.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,699.04

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