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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,405.96, 39,618.05 and 16,533.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,405.96, 39,618.05 and 16,533.47 is: 24,805.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,405.96 : 39,618.05 = 16,533.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,405.96/39,618.05 = 16,533.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,405.96x = 39,618.05 × 16,533.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,405.96x = 655,023,857.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,023,857.51/26,405.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,805.91

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