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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,870.76, 40,286.16 and 16,342.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,870.76, 40,286.16 and 16,342.92 is: 24,502.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,870.76 : 40,286.16 = 16,342.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,870.76/40,286.16 = 16,342.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,870.76x = 40,286.16 × 16,342.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,870.76x = 658,393,489.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,393,489.99/26,870.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,502.23

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