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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,259.08, 39,296.10 and 16,403

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,259.08, 39,296.10 and 16,403 is: 24,546.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,259.08 : 39,296.10 = 16,403 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,259.08/39,296.10 = 16,403/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,259.08x = 39,296.10 × 16,403
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,259.08x = 644,573,928.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,573,928.30/26,259.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,546.71

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