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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,719.08, 40,059.18 and 16,338.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,719.08, 40,059.18 and 16,338.12 is: 24,495.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,719.08 : 40,059.18 = 16,338.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,719.08/40,059.18 = 16,338.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,719.08x = 40,059.18 × 16,338.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,719.08x = 654,491,689.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,491,689.94/26,719.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,495.29

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