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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,993.34, 40,472.46 and 11,194.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,993.34, 40,472.46 and 11,194.02 is: 16,783.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,993.34 : 40,472.46 = 11,194.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,993.34/40,472.46 = 11,194.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,993.34x = 40,472.46 × 11,194.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,993.34x = 453,049,526.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,049,526.69/26,993.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,783.75

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