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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,795.91, 40,184.61 and 10,996.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,795.91, 40,184.61 and 10,996.46 is: 16,490.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,795.91 : 40,184.61 = 10,996.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,795.91/40,184.61 = 10,996.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,795.91x = 40,184.61 × 10,996.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,795.91x = 441,888,365.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,888,365.01/26,795.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,490.89

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