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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,476.85, 39,715.29 and 16,623.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,476.85, 39,715.29 and 16,623.05 is: 24,934.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,476.85 : 39,715.29 = 16,623.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,476.85/39,715.29 = 16,623.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,476.85x = 39,715.29 × 16,623.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,476.85x = 660,189,251.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,189,251.43/26,476.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,934.58

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