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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,261.91, 39,360.05 and 16,876.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,261.91, 39,360.05 and 16,876.94 is: 25,294.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,261.91 : 39,360.05 = 16,876.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,261.91/39,360.05 = 16,876.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,261.91x = 39,360.05 × 16,876.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,261.91x = 664,276,921.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,276,921.06/26,261.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,294.31

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