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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,007.57, 39,075.54 and 16,651.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,007.57, 39,075.54 and 16,651.66 is: 25,018.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,007.57 : 39,075.54 = 16,651.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,007.57/39,075.54 = 16,651.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,007.57x = 39,075.54 × 16,651.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,007.57x = 650,672,606.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,672,606.40/26,007.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,018.59

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