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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,841.88, 40,264.98 and 11,251

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,841.88, 40,264.98 and 11,251 is: 16,877.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,841.88 : 40,264.98 = 11,251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,841.88/40,264.98 = 11,251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,841.88x = 40,264.98 × 11,251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,841.88x = 453,021,289.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,021,289.98/26,841.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,877.41

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