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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,730.39, 40,106.74 and 11,729.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,730.39, 40,106.74 and 11,729.76 is: 17,599.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,730.39 : 40,106.74 = 11,729.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,730.39/40,106.74 = 11,729.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,730.39x = 40,106.74 × 11,729.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,730.39x = 470,442,434.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,442,434.58/26,730.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,599.54

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