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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,298.28, 39,472.62 and 16,457.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,298.28, 39,472.62 and 16,457.32 is: 24,701.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,298.28 : 39,472.62 = 16,457.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,298.28/39,472.62 = 16,457.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,298.28x = 39,472.62 × 16,457.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,298.28x = 649,613,538.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,613,538.58/26,298.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,701.75

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