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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,108.76, 39,176.10 and 16,753.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,108.76, 39,176.10 and 16,753.80 is: 25,139.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,108.76 : 39,176.10 = 16,753.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,108.76/39,176.10 = 16,753.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,108.76x = 39,176.10 × 16,753.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,108.76x = 656,348,544.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,348,544.18/26,108.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,139.02

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