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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,673.68, 40,045.08 and 16,832.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,673.68, 40,045.08 and 16,832.72 is: 25,270.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,673.68 : 40,045.08 = 16,832.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,673.68/40,045.08 = 16,832.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,673.68x = 40,045.08 × 16,832.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,673.68x = 674,067,619.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,067,619.02/26,673.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,270.89

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