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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,835.61, 40,269.80 and 16,961.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,835.61, 40,269.80 and 16,961.29 is: 25,452.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,835.61 : 40,269.80 = 16,961.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,835.61/40,269.80 = 16,961.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,835.61x = 40,269.80 × 16,961.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,835.61x = 683,027,756.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,027,756.04/26,835.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,452.29

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