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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,737.73, 40,098.48 and 11,151.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,737.73, 40,098.48 and 11,151.71 is: 16,724.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,737.73 : 40,098.48 = 11,151.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,737.73/40,098.48 = 11,151.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,737.73x = 40,098.48 × 11,151.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,737.73x = 447,166,620.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,166,620.40/26,737.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,724.18

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