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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,850.29, 40,263.68 and 11,044.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,850.29, 40,263.68 and 11,044.76 is: 16,562.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,850.29 : 40,263.68 = 11,044.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,850.29/40,263.68 = 11,044.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,850.29x = 40,263.68 × 11,044.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,850.29x = 444,702,508.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,702,508.61/26,850.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,562.30

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