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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,924.76, 40,373.73 and 17,056.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,924.76, 40,373.73 and 17,056.53 is: 25,576.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,924.76 : 40,373.73 = 17,056.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,924.76/40,373.73 = 17,056.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,924.76x = 40,373.73 × 17,056.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,924.76x = 688,635,736.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,635,736.96/26,924.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,576.30

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