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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,675.68, 40,048.08 and 16,834.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,675.68, 40,048.08 and 16,834.72 is: 25,273.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,675.68 : 40,048.08 = 16,834.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,675.68/40,048.08 = 16,834.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,675.68x = 40,048.08 × 16,834.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,675.68x = 674,198,213.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,198,213.34/26,675.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,273.89

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