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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,952.78, 40,436.97 and 11,154.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,952.78, 40,436.97 and 11,154.89 is: 16,735.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,952.78 : 40,436.97 = 11,154.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,952.78/40,436.97 = 11,154.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,952.78x = 40,436.97 × 11,154.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,952.78x = 451,069,952.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,069,952.28/26,952.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,735.56

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