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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,789.62, 40,161.75 and 16,379.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,789.62, 40,161.75 and 16,379.50 is: 24,555.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,789.62 : 40,161.75 = 16,379.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,789.62/40,161.75 = 16,379.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,789.62x = 40,161.75 × 16,379.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,789.62x = 657,829,384.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,829,384.13/26,789.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,555.38

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