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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,912.57, 40,333.59 and 11,099.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,912.57, 40,333.59 and 11,099.18 is: 16,634.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,912.57 : 40,333.59 = 11,099.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,912.57/40,333.59 = 11,099.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,912.57x = 40,333.59 × 11,099.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,912.57x = 447,669,876.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,669,876.29/26,912.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,634.23

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