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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,998.94, 40,516.49 and 11,203.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,998.94, 40,516.49 and 11,203.99 is: 16,813.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,998.94 : 40,516.49 = 11,203.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,998.94/40,516.49 = 11,203.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,998.94x = 40,516.49 × 11,203.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,998.94x = 453,946,292.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,946,292.49/26,998.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,813.48

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