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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,992.84, 40,509.96 and 17,630.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,992.84, 40,509.96 and 17,630.32 is: 26,459.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,992.84 : 40,509.96 = 17,630.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,992.84/40,509.96 = 17,630.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,992.84x = 40,509.96 × 17,630.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,992.84x = 714,203,557.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,203,557.99/26,992.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,459.00

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