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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,837.61, 40,272.80 and 16,963.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,837.61, 40,272.80 and 16,963.29 is: 25,455.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,837.61 : 40,272.80 = 16,963.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,837.61/40,272.80 = 16,963.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,837.61x = 40,272.80 × 16,963.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,837.61x = 683,159,185.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,159,185.51/26,837.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,455.29

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