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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,002.82, 39,068.42 and 16,646.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,002.82, 39,068.42 and 16,646.91 is: 25,011.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,002.82 : 39,068.42 = 16,646.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,002.82/39,068.42 = 16,646.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,002.82x = 39,068.42 × 16,646.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,002.82x = 650,368,388.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,368,388.35/26,002.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,011.46

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