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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,413.83, 39,629.88 and 16,541.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,413.83, 39,629.88 and 16,541.37 is: 24,817.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,413.83 : 39,629.88 = 16,541.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,413.83/39,629.88 = 16,541.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,413.83x = 39,629.88 × 16,541.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,413.83x = 655,532,508.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,532,508.14/26,413.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,817.78

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