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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,726.76, 40,094.73 and 11,935.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,726.76, 40,094.73 and 11,935.35 is: 17,905.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,726.76 : 40,094.73 = 11,935.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,726.76/40,094.73 = 11,935.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,726.76x = 40,094.73 × 11,935.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,726.76x = 478,544,635.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,544,635.71/26,726.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,905.07

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