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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,960.70, 40,404.14 and 17,106.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,960.70, 40,404.14 and 17,106.90 is: 25,636.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,960.70 : 40,404.14 = 17,106.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,960.70/40,404.14 = 17,106.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,960.70x = 40,404.14 × 17,106.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,960.70x = 691,189,295.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,189,295.01/26,960.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,636.92

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