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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,408.07, 39,585.45 and 16,554.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,408.07, 39,585.45 and 16,554.27 is: 24,814.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,408.07 : 39,585.45 = 16,554.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,408.07/39,585.45 = 16,554.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,408.07x = 39,585.45 × 16,554.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,408.07x = 655,308,168.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,308,168.67/26,408.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,814.69

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