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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,821.80, 40,232.70 and 16,439.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,821.80, 40,232.70 and 16,439.40 is: 24,659.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,821.80 : 40,232.70 = 16,439.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,821.80/40,232.70 = 16,439.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,821.80x = 40,232.70 × 16,439.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,821.80x = 661,401,448.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,401,448.38/26,821.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,659.10

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