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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,734.78, 40,079.61 and 16,852.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,734.78, 40,079.61 and 16,852.27 is: 25,264.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,734.78 : 40,079.61 = 16,852.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,734.78/40,079.61 = 16,852.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,734.78x = 40,079.61 × 16,852.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,734.78x = 675,432,309.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,432,309.02/26,734.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,264.18

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