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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,312.40, 39,497.40 and 16,462.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,312.40, 39,497.40 and 16,462.80 is: 24,712.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,312.40 : 39,497.40 = 16,462.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,312.40/39,497.40 = 16,462.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,312.40x = 39,497.40 × 16,462.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,312.40x = 650,237,796.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,237,796.72/26,312.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,712.22

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