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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,577.27, 39,874.95 and 16,704.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,577.27, 39,874.95 and 16,704.99 is: 25,063.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,577.27 : 39,874.95 = 16,704.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,577.27/39,874.95 = 16,704.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,577.27x = 39,874.95 × 16,704.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,577.27x = 666,110,641.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,110,641.00/26,577.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,063.17

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