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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,307.32, 39,465.84 and 16,946.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,307.32, 39,465.84 and 16,946.96 is: 25,423.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,307.32 : 39,465.84 = 16,946.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,307.32/39,465.84 = 16,946.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,307.32x = 39,465.84 × 16,946.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,307.32x = 668,826,011.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,826,011.85/26,307.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,423.57

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