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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,773.70, 40,160.55 and 16,405.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,773.70, 40,160.55 and 16,405.70 is: 24,608.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,773.70 : 40,160.55 = 16,405.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,773.70/40,160.55 = 16,405.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,773.70x = 40,160.55 × 16,405.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,773.70x = 658,861,935.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,861,935.14/26,773.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,608.55

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