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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,787.62, 40,158.74 and 16,377.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,787.62, 40,158.74 and 16,377.50 is: 24,552.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,787.62 : 40,158.74 = 16,377.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,787.62/40,158.74 = 16,377.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,787.62x = 40,158.74 × 16,377.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,787.62x = 657,699,764.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,699,764.35/26,787.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,552.38

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