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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,241.91, 39,321.55 and 16,366.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,241.91, 39,321.55 and 16,366.39 is: 24,523.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,241.91 : 39,321.55 = 16,366.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,241.91/39,321.55 = 16,366.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,241.91x = 39,321.55 × 16,366.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,241.91x = 643,551,744.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,551,744.86/26,241.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,523.82

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