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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,179.48, 39,186.60 and 16,806.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,179.48, 39,186.60 and 16,806.97 is: 25,157.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,179.48 : 39,186.60 = 16,806.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,179.48/39,186.60 = 16,806.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,179.48x = 39,186.60 × 16,806.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,179.48x = 658,608,010.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,608,010.60/26,179.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,157.41

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