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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,532.96, 39,850.20 and 16,692

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,532.96, 39,850.20 and 16,692 is: 25,069.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,532.96 : 39,850.20 = 16,692 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,532.96/39,850.20 = 16,692/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,532.96x = 39,850.20 × 16,692
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,532.96x = 665,179,538.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,179,538.40/26,532.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,069.93

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