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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,952.52, 40,411.32 and 11,153.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,952.52, 40,411.32 and 11,153.28 is: 16,722.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,952.52 : 40,411.32 = 11,153.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,952.52/40,411.32 = 11,153.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,952.52x = 40,411.32 × 11,153.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,952.52x = 450,718,767.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,718,767.13/26,952.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,722.69

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