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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,719.08, 40,052.58 and 11,141.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,719.08, 40,052.58 and 11,141.16 is: 16,700.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,719.08 : 40,052.58 = 11,141.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,719.08/40,052.58 = 11,141.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,719.08x = 40,052.58 × 11,141.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,719.08x = 446,232,202.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,232,202.19/26,719.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,700.88

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