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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,260.40, 39,357.80 and 16,875.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,260.40, 39,357.80 and 16,875.44 is: 25,292.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,260.40 : 39,357.80 = 16,875.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,260.40/39,357.80 = 16,875.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,260.40x = 39,357.80 × 16,875.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,260.40x = 664,180,122.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,180,122.14/26,260.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,292.08

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