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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,510.67, 39,773.70 and 16,508.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,510.67, 39,773.70 and 16,508.79 is: 24,767.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,510.67 : 39,773.70 = 16,508.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,510.67/39,773.70 = 16,508.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,510.67x = 39,773.70 × 16,508.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,510.67x = 656,615,660.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,615,660.82/26,510.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,767.98

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