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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,006.60, 39,045.90 and 16,704.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,006.60, 39,045.90 and 16,704.20 is: 25,079.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,006.60 : 39,045.90 = 16,704.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,006.60/39,045.90 = 16,704.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,006.60x = 39,045.90 × 16,704.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,006.60x = 652,230,522.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,230,522.78/26,006.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,079.42

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