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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,804.28, 40,152.81 and 16,124.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,804.28, 40,152.81 and 16,124.74 is: 24,154.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,804.28 : 40,152.81 = 16,124.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,804.28/40,152.81 = 16,124.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,804.28x = 40,152.81 × 16,124.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,804.28x = 647,453,611.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,453,611.24/26,804.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,154.86

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