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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,804.47, 40,206.70 and 11,006.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,804.47, 40,206.70 and 11,006.81 is: 16,510.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,804.47 : 40,206.70 = 11,006.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,804.47/40,206.70 = 11,006.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,804.47x = 40,206.70 × 11,006.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,804.47x = 442,547,615.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,547,615.17/26,804.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,510.22

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