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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,717.94, 40,063.97 and 10,916.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,717.94, 40,063.97 and 10,916.69 is: 16,369.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,717.94 : 40,063.97 = 10,916.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,717.94/40,063.97 = 10,916.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,717.94x = 40,063.97 × 10,916.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,717.94x = 437,366,100.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,366,100.60/26,717.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,369.75

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