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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,848.90, 40,257.91 and 11,064.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,848.90, 40,257.91 and 11,064.83 is: 16,590.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,848.90 : 40,257.91 = 11,064.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,848.90/40,257.91 = 11,064.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,848.90x = 40,257.91 × 11,064.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,848.90x = 445,446,742.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,446,742.85/26,848.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,590.88

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