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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,975.92, 40,436.59 and 11,159.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,975.92, 40,436.59 and 11,159.09 is: 16,727.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,975.92 : 40,436.59 = 11,159.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,975.92/40,436.59 = 11,159.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,975.92x = 40,436.59 × 11,159.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,975.92x = 451,235,491.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,235,491.31/26,975.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,727.35

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