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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,254.26, 39,347.91 and 16,890.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,254.26, 39,347.91 and 16,890.66 is: 25,314.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,254.26 : 39,347.91 = 16,890.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,254.26/39,347.91 = 16,890.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,254.26x = 39,347.91 × 16,890.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,254.26x = 664,612,169.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,612,169.52/26,254.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,314.45

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