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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,977.58, 40,466.37 and 11,395.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,977.58, 40,466.37 and 11,395.34 is: 17,093.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,977.58 : 40,466.37 = 11,395.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,977.58/40,466.37 = 11,395.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,977.58x = 40,466.37 × 11,395.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,977.58x = 461,128,044.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,128,044.72/26,977.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,093.01

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