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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,746.63, 40,128.34 and 16,085.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,746.63, 40,128.34 and 16,085.26 is: 24,132.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,746.63 : 40,128.34 = 16,085.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,746.63/40,128.34 = 16,085.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,746.63x = 40,128.34 × 16,085.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,746.63x = 645,474,501.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,474,501.20/26,746.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,132.93

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