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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,096.58, 38,986.11 and 16,660.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,096.58, 38,986.11 and 16,660.89 is: 24,889.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,096.58 : 38,986.11 = 16,660.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,096.58/38,986.11 = 16,660.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,096.58x = 38,986.11 × 16,660.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,096.58x = 649,543,290.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,543,290.24/26,096.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,889.98

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