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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,666.60, 39,951.30 and 16,266.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,666.60, 39,951.30 and 16,266.20 is: 24,369.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,666.60 : 39,951.30 = 16,266.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,666.60/39,951.30 = 16,266.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,666.60x = 39,951.30 × 16,266.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,666.60x = 649,855,836.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,855,836.06/26,666.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,369.65

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