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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,816.54, 40,238.46 and 11,033.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,816.54, 40,238.46 and 11,033.69 is: 16,556.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,816.54 : 40,238.46 = 11,033.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,816.54/40,238.46 = 11,033.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,816.54x = 40,238.46 × 11,033.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,816.54x = 443,978,492.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,978,492.53/26,816.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,556.15

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