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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,675.43, 40,009.83 and 16,681.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,675.43, 40,009.83 and 16,681.05 is: 25,019.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,675.43 : 40,009.83 = 16,681.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,675.43/40,009.83 = 16,681.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,675.43x = 40,009.83 × 16,681.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,675.43x = 667,405,974.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,405,974.72/26,675.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,019.50

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