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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,737.56, 40,106.34 and 11,146.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,737.56, 40,106.34 and 11,146.68 is: 16,720.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,737.56 : 40,106.34 = 11,146.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,737.56/40,106.34 = 11,146.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,737.56x = 40,106.34 × 11,146.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,737.56x = 447,052,537.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,052,537.95/26,737.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,720.02

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