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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,022.96, 39,097.44 and 16,680.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,022.96, 39,097.44 and 16,680.96 is: 25,061.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,022.96 : 39,097.44 = 16,680.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,022.96/39,097.44 = 16,680.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,022.96x = 39,097.44 × 16,680.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,022.96x = 652,182,832.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,182,832.74/26,022.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,061.82

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