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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,806.08, 40,156.80 and 17,544

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,806.08, 40,156.80 and 17,544 is: 26,281.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,806.08 : 40,156.80 = 17,544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,806.08/40,156.80 = 17,544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,806.08x = 40,156.80 × 17,544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,806.08x = 704,510,899.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,510,899.20/26,806.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,281.76

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