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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,067.64, 39,163.77 and 16,726

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,067.64, 39,163.77 and 16,726 is: 25,128.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,067.64 : 39,163.77 = 16,726 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,067.64/39,163.77 = 16,726/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,067.64x = 39,163.77 × 16,726
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,067.64x = 655,053,217.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,053,217.02/26,067.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,128.98

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