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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,191.74, 39,262.41 and 16,805.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,191.74, 39,262.41 and 16,805.58 is: 25,192.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,191.74 : 39,262.41 = 16,805.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,191.74/39,262.41 = 16,805.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,191.74x = 39,262.41 × 16,805.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,191.74x = 659,827,572.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,827,572.25/26,191.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,192.20

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