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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,691.68, 40,051.78 and 17,329.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,691.68, 40,051.78 and 17,329.48 is: 26,003.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,691.68 : 40,051.78 = 17,329.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,691.68/40,051.78 = 17,329.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,691.68x = 40,051.78 × 17,329.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,691.68x = 694,076,520.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,076,520.47/26,691.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,003.48

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