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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,770.29, 40,111.64 and 16,208.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,770.29, 40,111.64 and 16,208.31 is: 24,285.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,770.29 : 40,111.64 = 16,208.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,770.29/40,111.64 = 16,208.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,770.29x = 40,111.64 × 16,208.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,770.29x = 650,141,895.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,141,895.73/26,770.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,285.95

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