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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,768.70, 40,153.05 and 16,400.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,768.70, 40,153.05 and 16,400.70 is: 24,601.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,768.70 : 40,153.05 = 16,400.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,768.70/40,153.05 = 16,400.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,768.70x = 40,153.05 × 16,400.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,768.70x = 658,538,127.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,538,127.14/26,768.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,601.05

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