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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,560.82, 39,821.70 and 16,034.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,560.82, 39,821.70 and 16,034.60 is: 24,040.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,560.82 : 39,821.70 = 16,034.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,560.82/39,821.70 = 16,034.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,560.82x = 39,821.70 × 16,034.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,560.82x = 638,525,030.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,525,030.82/26,560.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,040.11

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