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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,870.22, 40,257.86 and 16,318.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,870.22, 40,257.86 and 16,318.70 is: 24,449.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,870.22 : 40,257.86 = 16,318.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,870.22/40,257.86 = 16,318.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,870.22x = 40,257.86 × 16,318.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,870.22x = 656,955,779.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,955,779.49/26,870.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,449.21

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