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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,834.08, 40,245.36 and 16,834

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,834.08, 40,245.36 and 16,834 is: 25,247.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,834.08 : 40,245.36 = 16,834 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,834.08/40,245.36 = 16,834/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,834.08x = 40,245.36 × 16,834
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,834.08x = 677,490,390.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,490,390.24/26,834.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,247.39

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