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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,805.30, 40,207.95 and 11,221.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,805.30, 40,207.95 and 11,221.30 is: 16,831.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,805.30 : 40,207.95 = 11,221.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,805.30/40,207.95 = 11,221.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,805.30x = 40,207.95 × 11,221.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,805.30x = 451,185,469.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,185,469.34/26,805.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,831.95

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