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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,833.08, 40,243.86 and 16,833

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,833.08, 40,243.86 and 16,833 is: 25,245.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,833.08 : 40,243.86 = 16,833 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,833.08/40,243.86 = 16,833/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,833.08x = 40,243.86 × 16,833
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,833.08x = 677,424,895.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,424,895.38/26,833.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,245.89

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