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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,901.60, 40,256.40 and 17,045.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,901.60, 40,256.40 and 17,045.60 is: 25,507.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,901.60 : 40,256.40 = 17,045.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,901.60/40,256.40 = 17,045.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,901.60x = 40,256.40 × 17,045.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,901.60x = 686,194,491.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,194,491.84/26,901.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,507.57

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