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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,213.50, 39,281.91 and 16,322.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,213.50, 39,281.91 and 16,322.68 is: 24,460.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,213.50 : 39,281.91 = 16,322.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,213.50/39,281.91 = 16,322.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,213.50x = 39,281.91 × 16,322.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,213.50x = 641,186,046.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,186,046.72/26,213.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,460.15

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