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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,327.10, 39,490.65 and 16,496.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,327.10, 39,490.65 and 16,496.70 is: 24,745.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,327.10 : 39,490.65 = 16,496.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,327.10/39,490.65 = 16,496.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,327.10x = 39,490.65 × 16,496.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,327.10x = 651,465,405.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,465,405.86/26,327.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,745.05

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