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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,362.08, 39,552.24 and 16,489.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,362.08, 39,552.24 and 16,489.61 is: 24,740.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,362.08 : 39,552.24 = 16,489.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,362.08/39,552.24 = 16,489.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,362.08x = 39,552.24 × 16,489.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,362.08x = 652,200,814.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,200,814.47/26,362.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,740.11

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