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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,999.80, 40,499.70 and 16,502.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,999.80, 40,499.70 and 16,502.20 is: 24,753.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,999.80 : 40,499.70 = 16,502.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,999.80/40,499.70 = 16,502.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,999.80x = 40,499.70 × 16,502.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,999.80x = 668,334,149.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,334,149.34/26,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,753.30

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