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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,710.68, 39,965.58 and 16,404.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,710.68, 39,965.58 and 16,404.24 is: 24,544.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,710.68 : 39,965.58 = 16,404.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,710.68/39,965.58 = 16,404.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,710.68x = 39,965.58 × 16,404.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,710.68x = 655,604,966.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,604,966.06/26,710.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,544.68

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