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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,311.32, 39,471.84 and 16,950.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,311.32, 39,471.84 and 16,950.96 is: 25,429.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,311.32 : 39,471.84 = 16,950.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,311.32/39,471.84 = 16,950.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,311.32x = 39,471.84 × 16,950.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,311.32x = 669,085,580.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,085,580.97/26,311.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,429.57

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