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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,441.91, 39,611.63 and 16,450.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,441.91, 39,611.63 and 16,450.59 is: 24,644.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,441.91 : 39,611.63 = 16,450.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,441.91/39,611.63 = 16,450.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,441.91x = 39,611.63 × 16,450.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,441.91x = 651,634,602.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,634,602.11/26,441.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,644.01

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