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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,234.60, 39,351.90 and 16,903.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,234.60, 39,351.90 and 16,903.40 is: 25,355.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,234.60 : 39,351.90 = 16,903.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,234.60/39,351.90 = 16,903.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,234.60x = 39,351.90 × 16,903.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,234.60x = 665,180,906.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,180,906.46/26,234.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,355.10

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