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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,522.96, 39,792.52 and 16,521.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,522.96, 39,792.52 and 16,521.04 is: 24,786.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,522.96 : 39,792.52 = 16,521.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,522.96/39,792.52 = 16,521.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,522.96x = 39,792.52 × 16,521.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,522.96x = 657,413,814.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,413,814.62/26,522.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,786.59

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