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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,512.42, 39,776.33 and 16,510.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,512.42, 39,776.33 and 16,510.54 is: 24,770.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,512.42 : 39,776.33 = 16,510.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,512.42/39,776.33 = 16,510.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,512.42x = 39,776.33 × 16,510.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,512.42x = 656,728,687.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,728,687.52/26,512.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,770.61

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