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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,717.58, 40,050.33 and 11,139.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,717.58, 40,050.33 and 11,139.66 is: 16,698.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,717.58 : 40,050.33 = 11,139.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,717.58/40,050.33 = 11,139.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,717.58x = 40,050.33 × 11,139.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,717.58x = 446,147,059.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,147,059.09/26,717.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,698.63

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