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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,407.49, 39,584.58 and 16,553.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,407.49, 39,584.58 and 16,553.69 is: 24,813.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,407.49 : 39,584.58 = 16,553.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,407.49/39,584.58 = 16,553.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,407.49x = 39,584.58 × 16,553.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,407.49x = 655,270,813.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,270,813.58/26,407.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,813.82

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