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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,259.40, 39,347.82 and 16,383.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,259.40, 39,347.82 and 16,383.88 is: 24,550.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,259.40 : 39,347.82 = 16,383.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,259.40/39,347.82 = 16,383.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,259.40x = 39,347.82 × 16,383.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,259.40x = 644,669,961.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,669,961.14/26,259.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,550.06

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