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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,498.60, 39,690.30 and 16,092.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,498.60, 39,690.30 and 16,092.20 is: 24,103.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,498.60 : 39,690.30 = 16,092.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,498.60/39,690.30 = 16,092.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,498.60x = 39,690.30 × 16,092.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,498.60x = 638,704,245.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,704,245.66/26,498.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,103.32

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