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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,412.12, 39,591.52 and 16,558.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,412.12, 39,591.52 and 16,558.32 is: 24,820.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,412.12 : 39,591.52 = 16,558.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,412.12/39,591.52 = 16,558.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,412.12x = 39,591.52 × 16,558.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,412.12x = 655,569,057.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,569,057.45/26,412.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,820.77

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