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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,871.53, 40,280.27 and 11,088.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,871.53, 40,280.27 and 11,088.09 is: 16,620.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,871.53 : 40,280.27 = 11,088.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,871.53/40,280.27 = 11,088.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,871.53x = 40,280.27 × 11,088.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,871.53x = 446,631,203.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,631,203.54/26,871.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,620.98

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