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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,451.20, 39,676.80 and 16,601.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,451.20, 39,676.80 and 16,601.60 is: 24,902.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,451.20 : 39,676.80 = 16,601.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,451.20/39,676.80 = 16,601.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,451.20x = 39,676.80 × 16,601.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,451.20x = 658,698,362.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,698,362.88/26,451.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,902.40

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