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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,840.88, 40,263.48 and 11,250

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,840.88, 40,263.48 and 11,250 is: 16,875.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,840.88 : 40,263.48 = 11,250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,840.88/40,263.48 = 11,250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,840.88x = 40,263.48 × 11,250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,840.88x = 452,964,150.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,964,150.00/26,840.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,875.91

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