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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,972.92, 40,355.70 and 16,441.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,972.92, 40,355.70 and 16,441.03 is: 24,598.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,972.92 : 40,355.70 = 16,441.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,972.92/40,355.70 = 16,441.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,972.92x = 40,355.70 × 16,441.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,972.92x = 663,489,274.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,489,274.37/26,972.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,598.35

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