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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,409.99, 39,627.66 and 16,412.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,409.99, 39,627.66 and 16,412.01 is: 24,625.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,409.99 : 39,627.66 = 16,412.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,409.99/39,627.66 = 16,412.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,409.99x = 39,627.66 × 16,412.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,409.99x = 650,369,552.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,369,552.20/26,409.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,625.89

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