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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,271.30, 39,443.40 and 16,429.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,271.30, 39,443.40 and 16,429.80 is: 24,667.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,271.30 : 39,443.40 = 16,429.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,271.30/39,443.40 = 16,429.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,271.30x = 39,443.40 × 16,429.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,271.30x = 648,047,173.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,047,173.32/26,271.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,667.50

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