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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,048.91, 39,031.85 and 16,681.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,048.91, 39,031.85 and 16,681.22 is: 24,995.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,048.91 : 39,031.85 = 16,681.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,048.91/39,031.85 = 16,681.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,048.91x = 39,031.85 × 16,681.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,048.91x = 651,099,026.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,099,026.77/26,048.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,995.25

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