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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,995.37, 40,475.68 and 11,211.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,995.37, 40,475.68 and 11,211.28 is: 16,809.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,995.37 : 40,475.68 = 11,211.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,995.37/40,475.68 = 11,211.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,995.37x = 40,475.68 × 11,211.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,995.37x = 453,784,052.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,784,052.45/26,995.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,809.70

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