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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,741.08, 40,092.18 and 16,360.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,741.08, 40,092.18 and 16,360.12 is: 24,528.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,741.08 : 40,092.18 = 16,360.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,741.08/40,092.18 = 16,360.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,741.08x = 40,092.18 × 16,360.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,741.08x = 655,912,875.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,912,875.86/26,741.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,528.29

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