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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,041.41, 39,124.44 and 16,699.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,041.41, 39,124.44 and 16,699.73 is: 25,089.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,041.41 : 39,124.44 = 16,699.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,041.41/39,124.44 = 16,699.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,041.41x = 39,124.44 × 16,699.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,041.41x = 653,367,388.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,367,388.78/26,041.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,089.56

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