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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,878.82, 40,318.19 and 11,092.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,878.82, 40,318.19 and 11,092.73 is: 16,639.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,878.82 : 40,318.19 = 11,092.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,878.82/40,318.19 = 11,092.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,878.82x = 40,318.19 × 11,092.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,878.82x = 447,238,740.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,238,740.30/26,878.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,639.08

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