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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,182.98, 39,191.85 and 16,810.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,182.98, 39,191.85 and 16,810.47 is: 25,162.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,182.98 : 39,191.85 = 16,810.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,182.98/39,191.85 = 16,810.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,182.98x = 39,191.85 × 16,810.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,182.98x = 658,833,418.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,833,418.67/26,182.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,162.66

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