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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,990.22, 40,444.30 and 17,099.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,990.22, 40,444.30 and 17,099.50 is: 25,623.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,990.22 : 40,444.30 = 17,099.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,990.22/40,444.30 = 17,099.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,990.22x = 40,444.30 × 17,099.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,990.22x = 691,577,307.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,577,307.85/26,990.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,623.26

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