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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,363.34, 39,554.12 and 16,490.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,363.34, 39,554.12 and 16,490.86 is: 24,741.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,363.34 : 39,554.12 = 16,490.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,363.34/39,554.12 = 16,490.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,363.34x = 39,554.12 × 16,490.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,363.34x = 652,281,455.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,281,455.34/26,363.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,741.99

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