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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,954.37, 40,416.37 and 11,150.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,954.37, 40,416.37 and 11,150.46 is: 16,719.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,954.37 : 40,416.37 = 11,150.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,954.37/40,416.37 = 11,150.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,954.37x = 40,416.37 × 11,150.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,954.37x = 450,661,089.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,661,089.15/26,954.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,719.41

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