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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,561.82, 39,823.20 and 16,035.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,561.82, 39,823.20 and 16,035.60 is: 24,041.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,561.82 : 39,823.20 = 16,035.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,561.82/39,823.20 = 16,035.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,561.82x = 39,823.20 × 16,035.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,561.82x = 638,588,905.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,588,905.92/26,561.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,041.61

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