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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,851.60, 40,281.98 and 11,065.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,851.60, 40,281.98 and 11,065.17 is: 16,599.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,851.60 : 40,281.98 = 11,065.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,851.60/40,281.98 = 11,065.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,851.60x = 40,281.98 × 11,065.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,851.60x = 445,727,052.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,727,052.37/26,851.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,599.65

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