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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,878.32, 40,317.44 and 11,092.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,878.32, 40,317.44 and 11,092.23 is: 16,638.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,878.32 : 40,317.44 = 11,092.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,878.32/40,317.44 = 11,092.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,878.32x = 40,317.44 × 11,092.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,878.32x = 447,210,262.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,210,262.03/26,878.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,638.33

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