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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,814.54, 40,221.95 and 11,028.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,814.54, 40,221.95 and 11,028.18 is: 16,542.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,814.54 : 40,221.95 = 11,028.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,814.54/40,221.95 = 11,028.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,814.54x = 40,221.95 × 11,028.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,814.54x = 443,574,849.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,574,849.41/26,814.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,542.33

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