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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,194.46, 39,299.90 and 16,845.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,194.46, 39,299.90 and 16,845.03 is: 25,272.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,194.46 : 39,299.90 = 16,845.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,194.46/39,299.90 = 16,845.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,194.46x = 39,299.90 × 16,845.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,194.46x = 662,007,910.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,007,910.27/26,194.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,272.83

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