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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,487.08, 39,703.74 and 16,633.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,487.08, 39,703.74 and 16,633.32 is: 24,933.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,487.08 : 39,703.74 = 16,633.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,487.08/39,703.74 = 16,633.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,487.08x = 39,703.74 × 16,633.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,487.08x = 660,405,012.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,405,012.62/26,487.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,933.10

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