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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,991.60, 40,438.80 and 16,591.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,991.60, 40,438.80 and 16,591.20 is: 24,856.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,991.60 : 40,438.80 = 16,591.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,991.60/40,438.80 = 16,591.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,991.60x = 40,438.80 × 16,591.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,991.60x = 670,928,218.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,928,218.56/26,991.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,856.93

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