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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,985.54, 40,531.67 and 16,333.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,985.54, 40,531.67 and 16,333.44 is: 24,532.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,985.54 : 40,531.67 = 16,333.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,985.54/40,531.67 = 16,333.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,985.54x = 40,531.67 × 16,333.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,985.54x = 662,021,600.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,021,600.04/26,985.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,532.46

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