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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,413.29, 39,619.94 and 16,022.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,413.29, 39,619.94 and 16,022.61 is: 24,033.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,413.29 : 39,619.94 = 16,022.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,413.29/39,619.94 = 16,022.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,413.29x = 39,619.94 × 16,022.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,413.29x = 634,814,766.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,814,766.73/26,413.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,033.92

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