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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,568.54, 39,861.09 and 16,694.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,568.54, 39,861.09 and 16,694.19 is: 25,046.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,568.54 : 39,861.09 = 16,694.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,568.54/39,861.09 = 16,694.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,568.54x = 39,861.09 × 16,694.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,568.54x = 665,448,610.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,448,610.07/26,568.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,046.49

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