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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,201.10, 39,265.65 and 16,812.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,201.10, 39,265.65 and 16,812.30 is: 25,195.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,201.10 : 39,265.65 = 16,812.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,201.10/39,265.65 = 16,812.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,201.10x = 39,265.65 × 16,812.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,201.10x = 660,145,887.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,145,887.50/26,201.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,195.35

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