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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,942.80, 40,396.92 and 11,356.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,942.80, 40,396.92 and 11,356.24 is: 17,027.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,942.80 : 40,396.92 = 11,356.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,942.80/40,396.92 = 11,356.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,942.80x = 40,396.92 × 11,356.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,942.80x = 458,757,118.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,757,118.78/26,942.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,027.08

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