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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,825.59, 40,222.78 and 17,951.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,825.59, 40,222.78 and 17,951.07 is: 26,916.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,825.59 : 40,222.78 = 17,951.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,825.59/40,222.78 = 17,951.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,825.59x = 40,222.78 × 17,951.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,825.59x = 722,041,939.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,041,939.37/26,825.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,916.16

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