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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,350.09, 39,497.45 and 16,354.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,350.09, 39,497.45 and 16,354.82 is: 24,515.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,350.09 : 39,497.45 = 16,354.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,350.09/39,497.45 = 16,354.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,350.09x = 39,497.45 × 16,354.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,350.09x = 645,973,702.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,973,702.18/26,350.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,515.05

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