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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,672.80, 39,932.40 and 16,304.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,672.80, 39,932.40 and 16,304.80 is: 24,410.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,672.80 : 39,932.40 = 16,304.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,672.80/39,932.40 = 16,304.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,672.80x = 39,932.40 × 16,304.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,672.80x = 651,089,795.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,089,795.52/26,672.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,410.25

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