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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,910.51, 40,354.98 and 11,117.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,910.51, 40,354.98 and 11,117.97 is: 16,672.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,910.51 : 40,354.98 = 11,117.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,910.51/40,354.98 = 11,117.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,910.51x = 40,354.98 × 11,117.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,910.51x = 448,665,415.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,665,415.30/26,910.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,672.50

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