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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,506.78, 39,659.42 and 16,338.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,506.78, 39,659.42 and 16,338.72 is: 24,445.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,506.78 : 39,659.42 = 16,338.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,506.78/39,659.42 = 16,338.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,506.78x = 39,659.42 × 16,338.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,506.78x = 647,984,158.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,984,158.74/26,506.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,445.98

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