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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,428.92, 39,616.52 and 16,575.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,428.92, 39,616.52 and 16,575.08 is: 24,845.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,428.92 : 39,616.52 = 16,575.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,428.92/39,616.52 = 16,575.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,428.92x = 39,616.52 × 16,575.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,428.92x = 656,646,707.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,646,707.36/26,428.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,845.76

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