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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,408.23, 39,585.65 and 16,554.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,408.23, 39,585.65 and 16,554.42 is: 24,814.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,408.23 : 39,585.65 = 16,554.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,408.23/39,585.65 = 16,554.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,408.23x = 39,585.65 × 16,554.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,408.23x = 655,317,393.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,317,393.30/26,408.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,814.90

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