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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,751.48, 40,119.06 and 11,165.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,751.48, 40,119.06 and 11,165.46 is: 16,744.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,751.48 : 40,119.06 = 11,165.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,751.48/40,119.06 = 11,165.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,751.48x = 40,119.06 × 11,165.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,751.48x = 447,947,759.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,947,759.67/26,751.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,744.78

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