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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,094.66, 39,116.24 and 16,707.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,094.66, 39,116.24 and 16,707.96 is: 25,045.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,094.66 : 39,116.24 = 16,707.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,094.66/39,116.24 = 16,707.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,094.66x = 39,116.24 × 16,707.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,094.66x = 653,552,573.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,552,573.27/26,094.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,045.45

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