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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,848.26, 40,274.82 and 11,049.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,848.26, 40,274.82 and 11,049.62 is: 16,575.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,848.26 : 40,274.82 = 11,049.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,848.26/40,274.82 = 11,049.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,848.26x = 40,274.82 × 11,049.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,848.26x = 445,021,255.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,021,255.19/26,848.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,575.42

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