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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,598.30, 39,897.45 and 16,230.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,598.30, 39,897.45 and 16,230.30 is: 24,345.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,598.30 : 39,897.45 = 16,230.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,598.30/39,897.45 = 16,230.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,598.30x = 39,897.45 × 16,230.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,598.30x = 647,547,582.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,547,582.74/26,598.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,345.45

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