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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,462.60, 39,636.30 and 16,056.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,462.60, 39,636.30 and 16,056.20 is: 24,049.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,462.60 : 39,636.30 = 16,056.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,462.60/39,636.30 = 16,056.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,462.60x = 39,636.30 × 16,056.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,462.60x = 636,408,360.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,408,360.06/26,462.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,049.35

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