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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,769.60, 40,105.80 and 16,369.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,769.60, 40,105.80 and 16,369.20 is: 24,524.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,769.60 : 40,105.80 = 16,369.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,769.60/40,105.80 = 16,369.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,769.60x = 40,105.80 × 16,369.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,769.60x = 656,499,861.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,499,861.36/26,769.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,524.08

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