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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,813.79, 40,220.82 and 11,027.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,813.79, 40,220.82 and 11,027.43 is: 16,541.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,813.79 : 40,220.82 = 11,027.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,813.79/40,220.82 = 11,027.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,813.79x = 40,220.82 × 11,027.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,813.79x = 443,532,277.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,532,277.09/26,813.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,541.20

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