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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,362.83, 39,553.37 and 16,490.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,362.83, 39,553.37 and 16,490.36 is: 24,741.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,362.83 : 39,553.37 = 16,490.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,362.83/39,553.37 = 16,490.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,362.83x = 39,553.37 × 16,490.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,362.83x = 652,249,030.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,249,030.29/26,362.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,741.24

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