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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,954.78, 40,439.97 and 11,156.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,954.78, 40,439.97 and 11,156.89 is: 16,738.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,954.78 : 40,439.97 = 11,156.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,954.78/40,439.97 = 11,156.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,954.78x = 40,439.97 × 11,156.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,954.78x = 451,184,296.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,184,296.89/26,954.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,738.56

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