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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,863.42, 40,254.09 and 11,272.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,863.42, 40,254.09 and 11,272.54 is: 16,891.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,863.42 : 40,254.09 = 11,272.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,863.42/40,254.09 = 11,272.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,863.42x = 40,254.09 × 11,272.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,863.42x = 453,765,839.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,765,839.69/26,863.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,891.59

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