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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,273.30, 39,446.40 and 16,431.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,273.30, 39,446.40 and 16,431.80 is: 24,670.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,273.30 : 39,446.40 = 16,431.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,273.30/39,446.40 = 16,431.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,273.30x = 39,446.40 × 16,431.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,273.30x = 648,175,355.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,175,355.52/26,273.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,670.50

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