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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,647.30, 39,894.15 and 16,279.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,647.30, 39,894.15 and 16,279.30 is: 24,372.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,647.30 : 39,894.15 = 16,279.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,647.30/39,894.15 = 16,279.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,647.30x = 39,894.15 × 16,279.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,647.30x = 649,448,836.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,448,836.10/26,647.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,372.03

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