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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,914.63, 40,371.81 and 11,332.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,914.63, 40,371.81 and 11,332.27 is: 16,998.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,914.63 : 40,371.81 = 11,332.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,914.63/40,371.81 = 11,332.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,914.63x = 40,371.81 × 11,332.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,914.63x = 457,504,251.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,504,251.31/26,914.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,998.35

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