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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,421.29, 39,605.28 and 16,567.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,421.29, 39,605.28 and 16,567.49 is: 24,834.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,421.29 : 39,605.28 = 16,567.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,421.29/39,605.28 = 16,567.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,421.29x = 39,605.28 × 16,567.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,421.29x = 656,159,941.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,159,941.05/26,421.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,834.52

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