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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,217.55, 39,233.94 and 16,361.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,217.55, 39,233.94 and 16,361.47 is: 24,484.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,217.55 : 39,233.94 = 16,361.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,217.55/39,233.94 = 16,361.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,217.55x = 39,233.94 × 16,361.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,217.55x = 641,924,932.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,924,932.29/26,217.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,484.55

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