Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,718.72, 40,078.08 and 11,136
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 26,718.72, 40,078.08 and 11,136 is: 16,704
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,718.72 : 40,078.08 = 11,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,718.72/40,078.08 = 11,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,718.72x = 40,078.08 × 11,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,718.72x = 446,309,498.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 446,309,498.88/26,718.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,704
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