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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,934.85, 40,383.50 and 11,933.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,934.85, 40,383.50 and 11,933.81 is: 17,892.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,934.85 : 40,383.50 = 11,933.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,934.85/40,383.50 = 11,933.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,934.85x = 40,383.50 × 11,933.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,934.85x = 481,928,956.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,928,956.47/26,934.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,892.40

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