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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,953.92, 40,444.64 and 11,170.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,953.92, 40,444.64 and 11,170.88 is: 16,762.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,953.92 : 40,444.64 = 11,170.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,953.92/40,444.64 = 11,170.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,953.92x = 40,444.64 × 11,170.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,953.92x = 451,802,220.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,802,220.08/26,953.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,762.02

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