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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,192.21, 39,296.52 and 16,842.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,192.21, 39,296.52 and 16,842.79 is: 25,269.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,192.21 : 39,296.52 = 16,842.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,192.21/39,296.52 = 16,842.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,192.21x = 39,296.52 × 16,842.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,192.21x = 661,862,814.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,862,814.80/26,192.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,269.45

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