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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,834.08, 40,198.76 and 17,572

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,834.08, 40,198.76 and 17,572 is: 26,323.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,834.08 : 40,198.76 = 17,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,834.08/40,198.76 = 17,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,834.08x = 40,198.76 × 17,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,834.08x = 706,372,610.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,372,610.72/26,834.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,323.71

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