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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,882.06, 40,326.33 and 11,297.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,882.06, 40,326.33 and 11,297.66 is: 16,947.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,882.06 : 40,326.33 = 11,297.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,882.06/40,326.33 = 11,297.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,882.06x = 40,326.33 × 11,297.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,882.06x = 455,593,165.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,593,165.39/26,882.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,947.85

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