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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,823.66, 40,190.01 and 16,413.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,823.66, 40,190.01 and 16,413.66 is: 24,592.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,823.66 : 40,190.01 = 16,413.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,823.66/40,190.01 = 16,413.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,823.66x = 40,190.01 × 16,413.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,823.66x = 659,665,159.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,665,159.54/26,823.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,592.66

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