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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,774.74, 40,118.29 and 16,212.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,774.74, 40,118.29 and 16,212.77 is: 24,292.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,774.74 : 40,118.29 = 16,212.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,774.74/40,118.29 = 16,212.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,774.74x = 40,118.29 × 16,212.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,774.74x = 650,428,609.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,428,609.08/26,774.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,292.62

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