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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,250.06, 39,282.60 and 16,393.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,250.06, 39,282.60 and 16,393.98 is: 24,533.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,250.06 : 39,282.60 = 16,393.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,250.06/39,282.60 = 16,393.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,250.06x = 39,282.60 × 16,393.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,250.06x = 643,998,158.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,998,158.75/26,250.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,533.21

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