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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,952.93, 40,433.72 and 11,372.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,952.93, 40,433.72 and 11,372.85 is: 17,061.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,952.93 : 40,433.72 = 11,372.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,952.93/40,433.72 = 11,372.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,952.93x = 40,433.72 × 11,372.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,952.93x = 459,846,632.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,846,632.50/26,952.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,061.10

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