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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,982.17, 40,445.96 and 11,165.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,982.17, 40,445.96 and 11,165.34 is: 16,736.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,982.17 : 40,445.96 = 11,165.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,982.17/40,445.96 = 11,165.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,982.17x = 40,445.96 × 11,165.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,982.17x = 451,592,839.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,592,839.20/26,982.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,736.72

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