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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,858.54, 40,278.45 and 11,059.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,858.54, 40,278.45 and 11,059.04 is: 16,584.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,858.54 : 40,278.45 = 11,059.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,858.54/40,278.45 = 11,059.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,858.54x = 40,278.45 × 11,059.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,858.54x = 445,440,989.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,440,989.69/26,858.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,584.71

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