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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,795.08, 40,074.36 and 16,235.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,795.08, 40,074.36 and 16,235.92 is: 24,282.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,795.08 : 40,074.36 = 16,235.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,795.08/40,074.36 = 16,235.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,795.08x = 40,074.36 × 16,235.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,795.08x = 650,644,103.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,644,103.01/26,795.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,282.22

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