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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,305.89, 39,468.03 and 16,433.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,305.89, 39,468.03 and 16,433.61 is: 24,656.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,305.89 : 39,468.03 = 16,433.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,305.89/39,468.03 = 16,433.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,305.89x = 39,468.03 × 16,433.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,305.89x = 648,602,212.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,602,212.49/26,305.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,656.16

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