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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,727.66, 40,053.06 and 11,716.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,727.66, 40,053.06 and 11,716.64 is: 17,558.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,727.66 : 40,053.06 = 11,716.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,727.66/40,053.06 = 11,716.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,727.66x = 40,053.06 × 11,716.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,727.66x = 469,287,284.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,287,284.92/26,727.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,558.11

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