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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,976.33, 40,464.50 and 11,394.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,976.33, 40,464.50 and 11,394.09 is: 17,091.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,976.33 : 40,464.50 = 11,394.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,976.33/40,464.50 = 11,394.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,976.33x = 40,464.50 × 11,394.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,976.33x = 461,056,154.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,056,154.81/26,976.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,091.14

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