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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,322.26, 39,492.69 and 16,449.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,322.26, 39,492.69 and 16,449.98 is: 24,680.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,322.26 : 39,492.69 = 16,449.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,322.26/39,492.69 = 16,449.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,322.26x = 39,492.69 × 16,449.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,322.26x = 649,653,763.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,653,763.18/26,322.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,680.78

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