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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,955.46, 40,441.01 and 11,157.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,955.46, 40,441.01 and 11,157.58 is: 16,739.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,955.46 : 40,441.01 = 11,157.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,955.46/40,441.01 = 11,157.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,955.46x = 40,441.01 × 11,157.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,955.46x = 451,223,804.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,223,804.36/26,955.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,739.61

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