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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,074.08, 39,059.28 and 16,812

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,074.08, 39,059.28 and 16,812 is: 25,184.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,074.08 : 39,059.28 = 16,812 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,074.08/39,059.28 = 16,812/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,074.08x = 39,059.28 × 16,812
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,074.08x = 656,664,615.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,664,615.36/26,074.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,184.57

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