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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,313.81, 39,480.03 and 16,441.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,313.81, 39,480.03 and 16,441.53 is: 24,668.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,313.81 : 39,480.03 = 16,441.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,313.81/39,480.03 = 16,441.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,313.81x = 39,480.03 × 16,441.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,313.81x = 649,112,097.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,112,097.65/26,313.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,668.12

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