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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,910.63, 40,365.81 and 11,328.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,910.63, 40,365.81 and 11,328.26 is: 16,992.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,910.63 : 40,365.81 = 11,328.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,910.63/40,365.81 = 11,328.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,910.63x = 40,365.81 × 11,328.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,910.63x = 457,274,188.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,274,188.96/26,910.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,992.33

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