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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,861.92, 40,251.84 and 11,271.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,861.92, 40,251.84 and 11,271.04 is: 16,889.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,861.92 : 40,251.84 = 11,271.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,861.92/40,251.84 = 11,271.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,861.92x = 40,251.84 × 11,271.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,861.92x = 453,680,098.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,680,098.71/26,861.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,889.34

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