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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,243.42, 39,323.81 and 16,367.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,243.42, 39,323.81 and 16,367.90 is: 24,526.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,243.42 : 39,323.81 = 16,367.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,243.42/39,323.81 = 16,367.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,243.42x = 39,323.81 × 16,367.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,243.42x = 643,647,911.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,647,911.24/26,243.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,526.07

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