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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,267.91, 39,369.03 and 16,882.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,267.91, 39,369.03 and 16,882.95 is: 25,303.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,267.91 : 39,369.03 = 16,882.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,267.91/39,369.03 = 16,882.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,267.91x = 39,369.03 × 16,882.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,267.91x = 664,665,365.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,665,365.04/26,267.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,303.32

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