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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,836.61, 40,271.30 and 16,962.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,836.61, 40,271.30 and 16,962.29 is: 25,453.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,836.61 : 40,271.30 = 16,962.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,836.61/40,271.30 = 16,962.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,836.61x = 40,271.30 × 16,962.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,836.61x = 683,093,469.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,093,469.28/26,836.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,453.79

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