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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,735.23, 40,094.74 and 11,149.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,735.23, 40,094.74 and 11,149.21 is: 16,720.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,735.23 : 40,094.74 = 11,149.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,735.23/40,094.74 = 11,149.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,735.23x = 40,094.74 × 11,149.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,735.23x = 447,024,419.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,024,419.94/26,735.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,720.43

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