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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,254.01, 39,356.04 and 16,739.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,254.01, 39,356.04 and 16,739.61 is: 25,093.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,254.01 : 39,356.04 = 16,739.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,254.01/39,356.04 = 16,739.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,254.01x = 39,356.04 × 16,739.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,254.01x = 658,804,760.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,804,760.74/26,254.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,093.49

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