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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,364.34, 39,555.62 and 16,491.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,364.34, 39,555.62 and 16,491.86 is: 24,743.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,364.34 : 39,555.62 = 16,491.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,364.34/39,555.62 = 16,491.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,364.34x = 39,555.62 × 16,491.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,364.34x = 652,345,747.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,345,747.25/26,364.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,743.49

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