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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,843.94, 40,265.88 and 11,261.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,843.94, 40,265.88 and 11,261.57 is: 16,892.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,843.94 : 40,265.88 = 11,261.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,843.94/40,265.88 = 11,261.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,843.94x = 40,265.88 × 11,261.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,843.94x = 453,456,782.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,456,782.67/26,843.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,892.33

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