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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,734.73, 40,093.98 and 11,148.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,734.73, 40,093.98 and 11,148.71 is: 16,719.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,734.73 : 40,093.98 = 11,148.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,734.73/40,093.98 = 11,148.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,734.73x = 40,093.98 × 11,148.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,734.73x = 446,995,997.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,995,997.10/26,734.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,719.68

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