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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,983.42, 40,447.83 and 11,166.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,983.42, 40,447.83 and 11,166.59 is: 16,738.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,983.42 : 40,447.83 = 11,166.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,983.42/40,447.83 = 11,166.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,983.42x = 40,447.83 × 11,166.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,983.42x = 451,664,334.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,664,334.00/26,983.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,738.59

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