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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,067.14, 39,163.02 and 16,725.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,067.14, 39,163.02 and 16,725.50 is: 25,128.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,067.14 : 39,163.02 = 16,725.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,067.14/39,163.02 = 16,725.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,067.14x = 39,163.02 × 16,725.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,067.14x = 655,021,091.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,021,091.01/26,067.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,128.23

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