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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,794.81, 40,189.37 and 11,001.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,794.81, 40,189.37 and 11,001.50 is: 16,501.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,794.81 : 40,189.37 = 11,001.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,794.81/40,189.37 = 11,001.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,794.81x = 40,189.37 × 11,001.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,794.81x = 442,143,299.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,143,299.05/26,794.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,501.08

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