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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,834.61, 40,268.30 and 16,960.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,834.61, 40,268.30 and 16,960.29 is: 25,450.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,834.61 : 40,268.30 = 16,960.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,834.61/40,268.30 = 16,960.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,834.61x = 40,268.30 × 16,960.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,834.61x = 682,961,961.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,961,961.01/26,834.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,450.79

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