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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,830.63, 40,232.99 and 11,244.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,830.63, 40,232.99 and 11,244.07 is: 16,860.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,830.63 : 40,232.99 = 11,244.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,830.63/40,232.99 = 11,244.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,830.63x = 40,232.99 × 11,244.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,830.63x = 452,382,499.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,382,499.65/26,830.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,860.67

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