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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,838.38, 40,244.58 and 11,251.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,838.38, 40,244.58 and 11,251.82 is: 16,872.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,838.38 : 40,244.58 = 11,251.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,838.38/40,244.58 = 11,251.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,838.38x = 40,244.58 × 11,251.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,838.38x = 452,824,770.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,824,770.14/26,838.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,872.28

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