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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,787.52, 40,194.24 and 16,393.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,787.52, 40,194.24 and 16,393.60 is: 24,598.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,787.52 : 40,194.24 = 16,393.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,787.52/40,194.24 = 16,393.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,787.52x = 40,194.24 × 16,393.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,787.52x = 658,928,292.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,928,292.86/26,787.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,598.33

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