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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,865.80, 40,221.90 and 16,497.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,865.80, 40,221.90 and 16,497.80 is: 24,699.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,865.80 : 40,221.90 = 16,497.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,865.80/40,221.90 = 16,497.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,865.80x = 40,221.90 × 16,497.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,865.80x = 663,572,861.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,572,861.82/26,865.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,699.54

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