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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,314.14, 39,480.40 and 16,441.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,314.14, 39,480.40 and 16,441.86 is: 24,668.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,314.14 : 39,480.40 = 16,441.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,314.14/39,480.40 = 16,441.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,314.14x = 39,480.40 × 16,441.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,314.14x = 649,131,209.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,131,209.54/26,314.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,668.53

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