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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,838.97, 40,237.28 and 16,957.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,838.97, 40,237.28 and 16,957.42 is: 25,422.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,838.97 : 40,237.28 = 16,957.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,838.97/40,237.28 = 16,957.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,838.97x = 40,237.28 × 16,957.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,838.97x = 682,320,334.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,320,334.83/26,838.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,422.75

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