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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,299.28, 39,474.12 and 16,458.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,299.28, 39,474.12 and 16,458.32 is: 24,703.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,299.28 : 39,474.12 = 16,458.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,299.28/39,474.12 = 16,458.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,299.28x = 39,474.12 × 16,458.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,299.28x = 649,677,698.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,677,698.68/26,299.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,703.25

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