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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,314.40, 39,480.80 and 16,442.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,314.40, 39,480.80 and 16,442.08 is: 24,668.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,314.40 : 39,480.80 = 16,442.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,314.40/39,480.80 = 16,442.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,314.40x = 39,480.80 × 16,442.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,314.40x = 649,146,472.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,146,472.06/26,314.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,668.87

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