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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,216.55, 39,232.44 and 16,360.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,216.55, 39,232.44 and 16,360.47 is: 24,483.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,216.55 : 39,232.44 = 16,360.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,216.55/39,232.44 = 16,360.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,216.55x = 39,232.44 × 16,360.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,216.55x = 641,861,157.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,861,157.65/26,216.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,483.05

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