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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,543.77, 39,824.70 and 16,671.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,543.77, 39,824.70 and 16,671.49 is: 25,012.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,543.77 : 39,824.70 = 16,671.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,543.77/39,824.70 = 16,671.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,543.77x = 39,824.70 × 16,671.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,543.77x = 663,937,087.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,937,087.80/26,543.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,012.92

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