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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,466.71, 39,649.28 and 16,441.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,466.71, 39,649.28 and 16,441.74 is: 24,631.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,466.71 : 39,649.28 = 16,441.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,466.71/39,649.28 = 16,441.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,466.71x = 39,649.28 × 16,441.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,466.71x = 651,903,070.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,903,070.74/26,466.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,631.06

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