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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,901.48, 40,356.56 and 11,323.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,901.48, 40,356.56 and 11,323.56 is: 16,987.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,901.48 : 40,356.56 = 11,323.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,901.48/40,356.56 = 11,323.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,901.48x = 40,356.56 × 11,323.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,901.48x = 456,979,928.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,979,928.55/26,901.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,987.17

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