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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,825.66, 40,253.08 and 11,254.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,825.66, 40,253.08 and 11,254.22 is: 16,887.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,825.66 : 40,253.08 = 11,254.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,825.66/40,253.08 = 11,254.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,825.66x = 40,253.08 × 11,254.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,825.66x = 453,017,018.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,017,018.00/26,825.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,887.45

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