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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,666.28, 39,976.74 and 16,285.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,666.28, 39,976.74 and 16,285.32 is: 24,414.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,666.28 : 39,976.74 = 16,285.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,666.28/39,976.74 = 16,285.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,666.28x = 39,976.74 × 16,285.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,666.28x = 651,034,003.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,034,003.46/26,666.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,414.13

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