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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,360.83, 39,550.36 and 16,488.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,360.83, 39,550.36 and 16,488.35 is: 24,738.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,360.83 : 39,550.36 = 16,488.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,360.83/39,550.36 = 16,488.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,360.83x = 39,550.36 × 16,488.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,360.83x = 652,120,178.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,120,178.31/26,360.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,738.23

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