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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,958.61, 40,400.92 and 17,080.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,958.61, 40,400.92 and 17,080.32 is: 25,597.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,958.61 : 40,400.92 = 17,080.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,958.61/40,400.92 = 17,080.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,958.61x = 40,400.92 × 17,080.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,958.61x = 690,060,641.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,060,641.89/26,958.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,597.04

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