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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,803.80, 40,128.90 and 16,435.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,803.80, 40,128.90 and 16,435.80 is: 24,606.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,803.80 : 40,128.90 = 16,435.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,803.80/40,128.90 = 16,435.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,803.80x = 40,128.90 × 16,435.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,803.80x = 659,550,574.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,550,574.62/26,803.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,606.61

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