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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,741.70, 40,112.55 and 16,244.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,741.70, 40,112.55 and 16,244.10 is: 24,366.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,741.70 : 40,112.55 = 16,244.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,741.70/40,112.55 = 16,244.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,741.70x = 40,112.55 × 16,244.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,741.70x = 651,592,273.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,592,273.46/26,741.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,366.15

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