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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,195.82, 39,301.92 and 16,846.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,195.82, 39,301.92 and 16,846.39 is: 25,274.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,195.82 : 39,301.92 = 16,846.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,195.82/39,301.92 = 16,846.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,195.82x = 39,301.92 × 16,846.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,195.82x = 662,095,472.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,095,472.07/26,195.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,274.86

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