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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,480.67, 39,720.95 and 16,626.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,480.67, 39,720.95 and 16,626.87 is: 24,940.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,480.67 : 39,720.95 = 16,626.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,480.67/39,720.95 = 16,626.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,480.67x = 39,720.95 × 16,626.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,480.67x = 660,435,071.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,435,071.93/26,480.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,940.27

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