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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,999.79, 40,517.76 and 11,204.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,999.79, 40,517.76 and 11,204.83 is: 16,814.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,999.79 : 40,517.76 = 11,204.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,999.79/40,517.76 = 11,204.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,999.79x = 40,517.76 × 11,204.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,999.79x = 453,994,663.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,994,663.43/26,999.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,814.75

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