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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,008.07, 39,076.29 and 16,652.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,008.07, 39,076.29 and 16,652.16 is: 25,019.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,008.07 : 39,076.29 = 16,652.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,008.07/39,076.29 = 16,652.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,008.07x = 39,076.29 × 16,652.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,008.07x = 650,704,633.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,704,633.29/26,008.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,019.34

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