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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,411.48, 39,629.93 and 16,413.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,411.48, 39,629.93 and 16,413.51 is: 24,628.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,411.48 : 39,629.93 = 16,413.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,411.48/39,629.93 = 16,413.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,411.48x = 39,629.93 × 16,413.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,411.48x = 650,466,170.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,466,170.29/26,411.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,628.17

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