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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,010.36, 39,079.71 and 16,654.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,010.36, 39,079.71 and 16,654.41 is: 25,022.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,010.36 : 39,079.71 = 16,654.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,010.36/39,079.71 = 16,654.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,010.36x = 39,079.71 × 16,654.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,010.36x = 650,849,513.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,849,513.02/26,010.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,022.70

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