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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,723.88, 40,076.10 and 11,133

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,723.88, 40,076.10 and 11,133 is: 16,695.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,723.88 : 40,076.10 = 11,133 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,723.88/40,076.10 = 11,133/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,723.88x = 40,076.10 × 11,133
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,723.88x = 446,167,221.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,167,221.30/26,723.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,695.45

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