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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,802.63, 40,204.05 and 11,209.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,802.63, 40,204.05 and 11,209.32 is: 16,814.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,802.63 : 40,204.05 = 11,209.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,802.63/40,204.05 = 11,209.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,802.63x = 40,204.05 × 11,209.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,802.63x = 450,660,061.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,660,061.75/26,802.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,814.02

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