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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,411.13, 39,590.03 and 16,557.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,411.13, 39,590.03 and 16,557.32 is: 24,819.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,411.13 : 39,590.03 = 16,557.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,411.13/39,590.03 = 16,557.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,411.13x = 39,590.03 × 16,557.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,411.13x = 655,504,514.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,504,514.78/26,411.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,819.25

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