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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,901.72, 40,364.46 and 11,110.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,901.72, 40,364.46 and 11,110.23 is: 16,670.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,901.72 : 40,364.46 = 11,110.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,901.72/40,364.46 = 11,110.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,901.72x = 40,364.46 × 11,110.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,901.72x = 448,458,434.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,458,434.43/26,901.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,670.25

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