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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,968.71, 40,435.55 and 11,169.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,968.71, 40,435.55 and 11,169.46 is: 16,746.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,968.71 : 40,435.55 = 11,169.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,968.71/40,435.55 = 11,169.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,968.71x = 40,435.55 × 11,169.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,968.71x = 451,643,101.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,643,101.37/26,968.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,746.93

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