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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,029.80, 39,044.70 and 16,698.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,029.80, 39,044.70 and 16,698.60 is: 25,047.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,029.80 : 39,044.70 = 16,698.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,029.80/39,044.70 = 16,698.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,029.80x = 39,044.70 × 16,698.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,029.80x = 651,991,827.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,991,827.42/26,029.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,047.90

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