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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,962.30, 40,443.45 and 16,464.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,962.30, 40,443.45 and 16,464.70 is: 24,697.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,962.30 : 40,443.45 = 16,464.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,962.30/40,443.45 = 16,464.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,962.30x = 40,443.45 × 16,464.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,962.30x = 665,889,271.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,889,271.22/26,962.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,697.05

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