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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,329.60, 39,494.40 and 16,499.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,329.60, 39,494.40 and 16,499.20 is: 24,748.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,329.60 : 39,494.40 = 16,499.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,329.60/39,494.40 = 16,499.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,329.60x = 39,494.40 × 16,499.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,329.60x = 651,626,004.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,626,004.48/26,329.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,748.80

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