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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,952.88, 40,419.60 and 11,362

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,952.88, 40,419.60 and 11,362 is: 17,038.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,952.88 : 40,419.60 = 11,362 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,952.88/40,419.60 = 11,362/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,952.88x = 40,419.60 × 11,362
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,952.88x = 459,247,495.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,247,495.20/26,952.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,038.90

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