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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,405.97, 39,582.28 and 16,552.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,405.97, 39,582.28 and 16,552.16 is: 24,811.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,405.97 : 39,582.28 = 16,552.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,405.97/39,582.28 = 16,552.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,405.97x = 39,582.28 × 16,552.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,405.97x = 655,172,202.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,172,202.94/26,405.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,811.52

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