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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,316.08, 39,409.68 and 16,926.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,316.08, 39,409.68 and 16,926.56 is: 25,348.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,316.08 : 39,409.68 = 16,926.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,316.08/39,409.68 = 16,926.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,316.08x = 39,409.68 × 16,926.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,316.08x = 667,070,313.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,070,313.10/26,316.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,348.39

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