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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,329.20, 39,493.80 and 16,479.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,329.20, 39,493.80 and 16,479.60 is: 24,719.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,329.20 : 39,493.80 = 16,479.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,329.20/39,493.80 = 16,479.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,329.20x = 39,493.80 × 16,479.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,329.20x = 650,842,026.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,842,026.48/26,329.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,719.40

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