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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,972.76, 40,458.74 and 16,445.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,972.76, 40,458.74 and 16,445.88 is: 24,668.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,972.76 : 40,458.74 = 16,445.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,972.76/40,458.74 = 16,445.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,972.76x = 40,458.74 × 16,445.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,972.76x = 665,379,582.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,379,582.99/26,972.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,668.58

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