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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,414.46, 39,630.80 and 16,541.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,414.46, 39,630.80 and 16,541.98 is: 24,818.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,414.46 : 39,630.80 = 16,541.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,414.46/39,630.80 = 16,541.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,414.46x = 39,630.80 × 16,541.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,414.46x = 655,571,900.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,571,900.98/26,414.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,818.68

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