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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,906.93, 40,325.30 and 16,771.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,906.93, 40,325.30 and 16,771.12 is: 25,134.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,906.93 : 40,325.30 = 16,771.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,906.93/40,325.30 = 16,771.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,906.93x = 40,325.30 × 16,771.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,906.93x = 676,300,361.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,300,361.48/26,906.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,134.80

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