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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,430.86, 39,619.55 and 16,577.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,430.86, 39,619.55 and 16,577.01 is: 24,848.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,430.86 : 39,619.55 = 16,577.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,430.86/39,619.55 = 16,577.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,430.86x = 39,619.55 × 16,577.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,430.86x = 656,773,593.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,773,593.66/26,430.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,848.75

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