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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,884.23, 40,341.90 and 11,086.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,884.23, 40,341.90 and 11,086.32 is: 16,635.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,884.23 : 40,341.90 = 11,086.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,884.23/40,341.90 = 11,086.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,884.23x = 40,341.90 × 11,086.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,884.23x = 447,243,212.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,243,212.81/26,884.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,635.89

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