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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,425.60, 39,611.68 and 16,571.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,425.60, 39,611.68 and 16,571.76 is: 24,840.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,425.60 : 39,611.68 = 16,571.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,425.60/39,611.68 = 16,571.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,425.60x = 39,611.68 × 16,571.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,425.60x = 656,435,254.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,435,254.16/26,425.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,840.88

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