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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,737.96, 40,098.83 and 11,151.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,737.96, 40,098.83 and 11,151.94 is: 16,724.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,737.96 : 40,098.83 = 11,151.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,737.96/40,098.83 = 11,151.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,737.96x = 40,098.83 × 11,151.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,737.96x = 447,179,673.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,179,673.86/26,737.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,724.53

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