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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,735.73, 40,095.48 and 11,149.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,735.73, 40,095.48 and 11,149.71 is: 16,721.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,735.73 : 40,095.48 = 11,149.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,735.73/40,095.48 = 11,149.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,735.73x = 40,095.48 × 11,149.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,735.73x = 447,052,974.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,052,974.31/26,735.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,721.18

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