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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,740.92, 40,104.90 and 11,150.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,740.92, 40,104.90 and 11,150.04 is: 16,722.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,740.92 : 40,104.90 = 11,150.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,740.92/40,104.90 = 11,150.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,740.92x = 40,104.90 × 11,150.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,740.92x = 447,171,239.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,171,239.20/26,740.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,722.36

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