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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,034.84, 38,893.98 and 16,599.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,034.84, 38,893.98 and 16,599.66 is: 24,798.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,034.84 : 38,893.98 = 16,599.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,034.84/38,893.98 = 16,599.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,034.84x = 38,893.98 × 16,599.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,034.84x = 645,626,844.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,626,844.05/26,034.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,798.57

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