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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,591.61, 39,787.61 and 16,285.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,591.61, 39,787.61 and 16,285.35 is: 24,366.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,591.61 : 39,787.61 = 16,285.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,591.61/39,787.61 = 16,285.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,591.61x = 39,787.61 × 16,285.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,591.61x = 647,955,073.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,955,073.09/26,591.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,366.90

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