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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,954.84, 40,440.05 and 11,156.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,954.84, 40,440.05 and 11,156.94 is: 16,738.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,954.84 : 40,440.05 = 11,156.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,954.84/40,440.05 = 11,156.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,954.84x = 40,440.05 × 11,156.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,954.84x = 451,187,155.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,187,155.66/26,954.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,738.64

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