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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,250.05, 39,282.60 and 16,393.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,250.05, 39,282.60 and 16,393.97 is: 24,533.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,250.05 : 39,282.60 = 16,393.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,250.05/39,282.60 = 16,393.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,250.05x = 39,282.60 × 16,393.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,250.05x = 643,997,765.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,997,765.92/26,250.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,533.20

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