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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,977.08, 40,465.62 and 11,394.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,977.08, 40,465.62 and 11,394.84 is: 17,092.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,977.08 : 40,465.62 = 11,394.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,977.08/40,465.62 = 11,394.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,977.08x = 40,465.62 × 11,394.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,977.08x = 461,099,265.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,099,265.40/26,977.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,092.26

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