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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,022.67, 39,096.32 and 16,680.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,022.67, 39,096.32 and 16,680.94 is: 25,061.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,022.67 : 39,096.32 = 16,680.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,022.67/39,096.32 = 16,680.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,022.67x = 39,096.32 × 16,680.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,022.67x = 652,163,280.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,163,280.83/26,022.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,061.35

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