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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,721.33, 40,062.56 and 16,340.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,721.33, 40,062.56 and 16,340.37 is: 24,498.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,721.33 : 40,062.56 = 16,340.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,721.33/40,062.56 = 16,340.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,721.33x = 40,062.56 × 16,340.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,721.33x = 654,636,971.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,636,971.85/26,721.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,498.67

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