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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,942.88, 40,404.60 and 11,352

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,942.88, 40,404.60 and 11,352 is: 17,023.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,942.88 : 40,404.60 = 11,352 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,942.88/40,404.60 = 11,352/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,942.88x = 40,404.60 × 11,352
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,942.88x = 458,673,019.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,673,019.20/26,942.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,023.90

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