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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,716.58, 40,048.83 and 11,138.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,716.58, 40,048.83 and 11,138.66 is: 16,697.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,716.58 : 40,048.83 = 11,138.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,716.58/40,048.83 = 11,138.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,716.58x = 40,048.83 × 11,138.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,716.58x = 446,090,300.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,090,300.77/26,716.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,697.13

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