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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,863.98, 40,314.42 and 11,070.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,863.98, 40,314.42 and 11,070.06 is: 16,612.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,863.98 : 40,314.42 = 11,070.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,863.98/40,314.42 = 11,070.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,863.98x = 40,314.42 × 11,070.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,863.98x = 446,283,048.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,283,048.27/26,863.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,612.69

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