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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,804.12, 40,206.32 and 11,005.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,804.12, 40,206.32 and 11,005.06 is: 16,507.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,804.12 : 40,206.32 = 11,005.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,804.12/40,206.32 = 11,005.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,804.12x = 40,206.32 × 11,005.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,804.12x = 442,472,963.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,472,963.98/26,804.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,507.65

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