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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,786.06, 40,187.58 and 16,124.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,786.06, 40,187.58 and 16,124.10 is: 24,191.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,786.06 : 40,187.58 = 16,124.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,786.06/40,187.58 = 16,124.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,786.06x = 40,187.58 × 16,124.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,786.06x = 647,988,558.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,988,558.68/26,786.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,191.26

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