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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,838.30, 40,257.45 and 16,455.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,838.30, 40,257.45 and 16,455.90 is: 24,683.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,838.30 : 40,257.45 = 16,455.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,838.30/40,257.45 = 16,455.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,838.30x = 40,257.45 × 16,455.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,838.30x = 662,472,571.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,472,571.46/26,838.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,683.85

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