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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,954.85, 40,440.07 and 11,156.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,954.85, 40,440.07 and 11,156.96 is: 16,738.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,954.85 : 40,440.07 = 11,156.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,954.85/40,440.07 = 11,156.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,954.85x = 40,440.07 × 11,156.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,954.85x = 451,188,243.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,188,243.39/26,954.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,738.67

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