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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,002.68, 39,068.40 and 16,646.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,002.68, 39,068.40 and 16,646.88 is: 25,011.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,002.68 : 39,068.40 = 16,646.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,002.68/39,068.40 = 16,646.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,002.68x = 39,068.40 × 16,646.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,002.68x = 650,366,966.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,366,966.59/26,002.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,011.54

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