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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,272.20, 39,408.30 and 16,441.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,272.20, 39,408.30 and 16,441.80 is: 24,662.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,272.20 : 39,408.30 = 16,441.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,272.20/39,408.30 = 16,441.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,272.20x = 39,408.30 × 16,441.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,272.20x = 647,943,386.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,943,386.94/26,272.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,662.70

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