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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,910.09, 40,363.08 and 11,921.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,910.09, 40,363.08 and 11,921.85 is: 17,881.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,910.09 : 40,363.08 = 11,921.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,910.09/40,363.08 = 11,921.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,910.09x = 40,363.08 × 11,921.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,910.09x = 481,202,585.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,202,585.30/26,910.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,881.86

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