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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,950.30, 40,425.45 and 16,452.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,950.30, 40,425.45 and 16,452.70 is: 24,679.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,950.30 : 40,425.45 = 16,452.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,950.30/40,425.45 = 16,452.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,950.30x = 40,425.45 × 16,452.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,950.30x = 665,107,801.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,107,801.22/26,950.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,679.05

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