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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,453.76, 39,676.80 and 16,062.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,453.76, 39,676.80 and 16,062.72 is: 24,091.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,453.76 : 39,676.80 = 16,062.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,453.76/39,676.80 = 16,062.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,453.76x = 39,676.80 × 16,062.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,453.76x = 637,317,328.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,317,328.90/26,453.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,091.75

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