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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,863.02, 40,286.43 and 11,277.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,863.02, 40,286.43 and 11,277.18 is: 16,912.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,863.02 : 40,286.43 = 11,277.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,863.02/40,286.43 = 11,277.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,863.02x = 40,286.43 × 11,277.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,863.02x = 454,317,322.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,317,322.67/26,863.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,912.37

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