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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,991.02, 40,476.80 and 11,409.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,991.02, 40,476.80 and 11,409.86 is: 17,110.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,991.02 : 40,476.80 = 11,409.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,991.02/40,476.80 = 11,409.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,991.02x = 40,476.80 × 11,409.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,991.02x = 461,834,621.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,834,621.25/26,991.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,110.68

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