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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,005.82, 39,072.92 and 16,649.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,005.82, 39,072.92 and 16,649.91 is: 25,015.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,005.82 : 39,072.92 = 16,649.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,005.82/39,072.92 = 16,649.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,005.82x = 39,072.92 × 16,649.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,005.82x = 650,560,518.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,560,518.19/26,005.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,015.96

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