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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,866.60, 40,299.90 and 17,049.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,866.60, 40,299.90 and 17,049.40 is: 25,574.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,866.60 : 40,299.90 = 17,049.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,866.60/40,299.90 = 17,049.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,866.60x = 40,299.90 × 17,049.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,866.60x = 687,089,115.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,089,115.06/26,866.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,574.10

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