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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,274.78, 39,341.70 and 16,394.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,274.78, 39,341.70 and 16,394.40 is: 24,547.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,274.78 : 39,341.70 = 16,394.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,274.78/39,341.70 = 16,394.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,274.78x = 39,341.70 × 16,394.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,274.78x = 644,983,566.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,983,566.48/26,274.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,547.63

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