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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,182.24, 39,248.24 and 16,796

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,182.24, 39,248.24 and 16,796 is: 25,177.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,182.24 : 39,248.24 = 16,796 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,182.24/39,248.24 = 16,796/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,182.24x = 39,248.24 × 16,796
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,182.24x = 659,213,439.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,213,439.04/26,182.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,177.89

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