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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,895.72, 40,327.12 and 11,095.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,895.72, 40,327.12 and 11,095.86 is: 16,637.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,895.72 : 40,327.12 = 11,095.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,895.72/40,327.12 = 11,095.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,895.72x = 40,327.12 × 11,095.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,895.72x = 447,464,077.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,464,077.72/26,895.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,637.00

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