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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,909.70, 40,364.55 and 17,060.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,909.70, 40,364.55 and 17,060.10 is: 25,590.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,909.70 : 40,364.55 = 17,060.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,909.70/40,364.55 = 17,060.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,909.70x = 40,364.55 × 17,060.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,909.70x = 688,623,259.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,623,259.46/26,909.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,590.15

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