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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,951.97, 40,435.75 and 11,154.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,951.97, 40,435.75 and 11,154.08 is: 16,734.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,951.97 : 40,435.75 = 11,154.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,951.97/40,435.75 = 11,154.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,951.97x = 40,435.75 × 11,154.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,951.97x = 451,023,680.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,023,680.12/26,951.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,734.35

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