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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,562, 39,840.24 and 16,671.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,562, 39,840.24 and 16,671.96 is: 25,006.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,562 : 39,840.24 = 16,671.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,562/39,840.24 = 16,671.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,562x = 39,840.24 × 16,671.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,562x = 664,214,887.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,214,887.67/26,562
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,006.21

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