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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,764.59, 40,145.67 and 11,181

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,764.59, 40,145.67 and 11,181 is: 16,770.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,764.59 : 40,145.67 = 11,181 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,764.59/40,145.67 = 11,181/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,764.59x = 40,145.67 × 11,181
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,764.59x = 448,868,736.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,868,736.27/26,764.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,770.99

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