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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,797.56, 40,196.34 and 11,206.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,797.56, 40,196.34 and 11,206.68 is: 16,810.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,797.56 : 40,196.34 = 11,206.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,797.56/40,196.34 = 11,206.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,797.56x = 40,196.34 × 11,206.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,797.56x = 450,467,519.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,467,519.55/26,797.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,810.02

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