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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,482.93, 39,733.49 and 16,610.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,482.93, 39,733.49 and 16,610.65 is: 24,921.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,482.93 : 39,733.49 = 16,610.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,482.93/39,733.49 = 16,610.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,482.93x = 39,733.49 × 16,610.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,482.93x = 659,999,037.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,999,037.86/26,482.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,921.68

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