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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,745.91, 40,127.25 and 16,084.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,745.91, 40,127.25 and 16,084.54 is: 24,131.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,745.91 : 40,127.25 = 16,084.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,745.91/40,127.25 = 16,084.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,745.91x = 40,127.25 × 16,084.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,745.91x = 645,428,468.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,428,468.19/26,745.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,131.86

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