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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,855.80, 40,302.90 and 11,284.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,855.80, 40,302.90 and 11,284.60 is: 16,934.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,855.80 : 40,302.90 = 11,284.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,855.80/40,302.90 = 11,284.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,855.80x = 40,302.90 × 11,284.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,855.80x = 454,802,105.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,802,105.34/26,855.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,934.97

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