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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,191.24, 39,261.66 and 16,805.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,191.24, 39,261.66 and 16,805.08 is: 25,191.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,191.24 : 39,261.66 = 16,805.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,191.24/39,261.66 = 16,805.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,191.24x = 39,261.66 × 16,805.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,191.24x = 659,795,337.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,795,337.23/26,191.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,191.45

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