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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,392.20, 39,597.41 and 16,519.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,392.20, 39,597.41 and 16,519.71 is: 24,785.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,392.20 : 39,597.41 = 16,519.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,392.20/39,597.41 = 16,519.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,392.20x = 39,597.41 × 16,519.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,392.20x = 654,137,729.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,137,729.95/26,392.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,785.27

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