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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,438.72, 39,607.34 and 16,413.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,438.72, 39,607.34 and 16,413.71 is: 24,589.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,438.72 : 39,607.34 = 16,413.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,438.72/39,607.34 = 16,413.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,438.72x = 39,607.34 × 16,413.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,438.72x = 650,103,310.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,103,310.56/26,438.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,589.06

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