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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,825.88, 40,209.64 and 11,225.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,825.88, 40,209.64 and 11,225.28 is: 16,825.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,825.88 : 40,209.64 = 11,225.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,825.88/40,209.64 = 11,225.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,825.88x = 40,209.64 × 11,225.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,825.88x = 451,364,467.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,364,467.70/26,825.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,825.71

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