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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,867.69, 40,290.48 and 11,671.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,867.69, 40,290.48 and 11,671.23 is: 17,502.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,867.69 : 40,290.48 = 11,671.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,867.69/40,290.48 = 11,671.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,867.69x = 40,290.48 × 11,671.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,867.69x = 470,239,400.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,239,400.53/26,867.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,502.04

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