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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,803.12, 40,204.82 and 11,004.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,803.12, 40,204.82 and 11,004.06 is: 16,506.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,803.12 : 40,204.82 = 11,004.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,803.12/40,204.82 = 11,004.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,803.12x = 40,204.82 × 11,004.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,803.12x = 442,416,251.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,416,251.57/26,803.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,506.15

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