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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,827.67, 40,256.08 and 11,256.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,827.67, 40,256.08 and 11,256.23 is: 16,890.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,827.67 : 40,256.08 = 11,256.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,827.67/40,256.08 = 11,256.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,827.67x = 40,256.08 × 11,256.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,827.67x = 453,131,695.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,131,695.38/26,827.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,890.46

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