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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,866.69, 40,317.35 and 11,284.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,866.69, 40,317.35 and 11,284.31 is: 16,933.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,866.69 : 40,317.35 = 11,284.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,866.69/40,317.35 = 11,284.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,866.69x = 40,317.35 × 11,284.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,866.69x = 454,953,520.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,953,520.15/26,866.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,933.74

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