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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,744.77, 40,125.54 and 16,083.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,744.77, 40,125.54 and 16,083.40 is: 24,130.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,744.77 : 40,125.54 = 16,083.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,744.77/40,125.54 = 16,083.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,744.77x = 40,125.54 × 16,083.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,744.77x = 645,354,828.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,354,828.99/26,744.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,130.14

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