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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,830.83, 40,240.49 and 16,830.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,830.83, 40,240.49 and 16,830.75 is: 25,242.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,830.83 : 40,240.49 = 16,830.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,830.83/40,240.49 = 16,830.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,830.83x = 40,240.49 × 16,830.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,830.83x = 677,277,542.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,277,542.91/26,830.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,242.51

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