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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,479.43, 39,728.24 and 16,607.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,479.43, 39,728.24 and 16,607.15 is: 24,916.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,479.43 : 39,728.24 = 16,607.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,479.43/39,728.24 = 16,607.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,479.43x = 39,728.24 × 16,607.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,479.43x = 659,772,840.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,772,840.92/26,479.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,916.43

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