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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,231.92, 39,322.32 and 16,845.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,231.92, 39,322.32 and 16,845.64 is: 25,252.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,231.92 : 39,322.32 = 16,845.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,231.92/39,322.32 = 16,845.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,231.92x = 39,322.32 × 16,845.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,231.92x = 662,409,646.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,409,646.68/26,231.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,252.05

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