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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,744.18, 40,093.68 and 16,861.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,744.18, 40,093.68 and 16,861.67 is: 25,278.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,744.18 : 40,093.68 = 16,861.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,744.18/40,093.68 = 16,861.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,744.18x = 40,093.68 × 16,861.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,744.18x = 676,046,414.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,046,414.36/26,744.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,278.27

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