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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,768.93, 40,109.58 and 16,206.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,768.93, 40,109.58 and 16,206.93 is: 24,283.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,768.93 : 40,109.58 = 16,206.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,768.93/40,109.58 = 16,206.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,768.93x = 40,109.58 × 16,206.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,768.93x = 650,053,155.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,053,155.39/26,768.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,283.87

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