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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,612.70, 39,861.45 and 16,244.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,612.70, 39,861.45 and 16,244.70 is: 24,331.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,612.70 : 39,861.45 = 16,244.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,612.70/39,861.45 = 16,244.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,612.70x = 39,861.45 × 16,244.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,612.70x = 647,537,296.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,537,296.82/26,612.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,331.89

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