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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,003.82, 39,069.92 and 16,647.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,003.82, 39,069.92 and 16,647.91 is: 25,012.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,003.82 : 39,069.92 = 16,647.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,003.82/39,069.92 = 16,647.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,003.82x = 39,069.92 × 16,647.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,003.82x = 650,432,511.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,432,511.87/26,003.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,012.96

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