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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,264.16, 39,363.41 and 16,879.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,264.16, 39,363.41 and 16,879.20 is: 25,297.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,264.16 : 39,363.41 = 16,879.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,264.16/39,363.41 = 16,879.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,264.16x = 39,363.41 × 16,879.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,264.16x = 664,422,785.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,422,785.68/26,264.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,297.70

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