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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,254.40, 39,410.40 and 16,404.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,254.40, 39,410.40 and 16,404.80 is: 24,625.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,254.40 : 39,410.40 = 16,404.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,254.40/39,410.40 = 16,404.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,254.40x = 39,410.40 × 16,404.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,254.40x = 646,519,729.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,519,729.92/26,254.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,625.20

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