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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,670.67, 40,086.99 and 17,817.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,670.67, 40,086.99 and 17,817.41 is: 26,780.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,670.67 : 40,086.99 = 17,817.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,670.67/40,086.99 = 17,817.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,670.67x = 40,086.99 × 17,817.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,670.67x = 714,246,436.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,246,436.71/26,670.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,780.22

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