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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,741.73, 40,098.78 and 11,742.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,741.73, 40,098.78 and 11,742.72 is: 17,608.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,741.73 : 40,098.78 = 11,742.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,741.73/40,098.78 = 11,742.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,741.73x = 40,098.78 × 11,742.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,741.73x = 470,868,745.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,868,745.88/26,741.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,608.01

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