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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,961.41, 40,453.22 and 11,169.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,961.41, 40,453.22 and 11,169.62 is: 16,759.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,961.41 : 40,453.22 = 11,169.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,961.41/40,453.22 = 11,169.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,961.41x = 40,453.22 × 11,169.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,961.41x = 451,846,837.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,846,837.06/26,961.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,759.02

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