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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,479.67, 39,719.45 and 16,625.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,479.67, 39,719.45 and 16,625.87 is: 24,938.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,479.67 : 39,719.45 = 16,625.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,479.67/39,719.45 = 16,625.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,479.67x = 39,719.45 × 16,625.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,479.67x = 660,370,436.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,370,436.56/26,479.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,938.77

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