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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,260.08, 39,297.60 and 16,404

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,260.08, 39,297.60 and 16,404 is: 24,548.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,260.08 : 39,297.60 = 16,404 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,260.08/39,297.60 = 16,404/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,260.08x = 39,297.60 × 16,404
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,260.08x = 644,637,830.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,637,830.40/26,260.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,548.21

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