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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,849.21, 40,258.38 and 11,065.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,849.21, 40,258.38 and 11,065.14 is: 16,591.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,849.21 : 40,258.38 = 11,065.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,849.21/40,258.38 = 11,065.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,849.21x = 40,258.38 × 11,065.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,849.21x = 445,464,537.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,464,537.89/26,849.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,591.35

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