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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,274.81, 39,421.53 and 16,402.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,274.81, 39,421.53 and 16,402.68 is: 24,609.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,274.81 : 39,421.53 = 16,402.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,274.81/39,421.53 = 16,402.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,274.81x = 39,421.53 × 16,402.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,274.81x = 646,618,741.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,618,741.70/26,274.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,609.84

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