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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,195.60, 39,329.40 and 16,893.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,195.60, 39,329.40 and 16,893.20 is: 25,363.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,195.60 : 39,329.40 = 16,893.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,195.60/39,329.40 = 16,893.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,195.60x = 39,329.40 × 16,893.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,195.60x = 664,399,420.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,399,420.08/26,195.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,363.02

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