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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,479.86, 39,719.73 and 16,626.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,479.86, 39,719.73 and 16,626.06 is: 24,939.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,479.86 : 39,719.73 = 16,626.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,479.86/39,719.73 = 16,626.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,479.86x = 39,719.73 × 16,626.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,479.86x = 660,382,570.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,382,570.86/26,479.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,939.05

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