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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,256.83, 39,332.79 and 17,916.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,256.83, 39,332.79 and 17,916.16 is: 26,838.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,256.83 : 39,332.79 = 17,916.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,256.83/39,332.79 = 17,916.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,256.83x = 39,332.79 × 17,916.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,256.83x = 704,692,558.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,692,558.89/26,256.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,838.45

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