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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,996.67, 40,411.94 and 17,616.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,996.67, 40,411.94 and 17,616.49 is: 26,370.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,996.67 : 40,411.94 = 17,616.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,996.67/40,411.94 = 17,616.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,996.67x = 40,411.94 × 17,616.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,996.67x = 711,916,347.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,916,347.78/26,996.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,370.52

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