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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,404.60, 39,606.90 and 16,417.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,404.60, 39,606.90 and 16,417.30 is: 24,625.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,404.60 : 39,606.90 = 16,417.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,404.60/39,606.90 = 16,417.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,404.60x = 39,606.90 × 16,417.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,404.60x = 650,238,359.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,238,359.37/26,404.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,625.95

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