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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,254.20, 39,381.30 and 16,404.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,254.20, 39,381.30 and 16,404.60 is: 24,606.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,254.20 : 39,381.30 = 16,404.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,254.20/39,381.30 = 16,404.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,254.20x = 39,381.30 × 16,404.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,254.20x = 646,034,473.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,034,473.98/26,254.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,606.90

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