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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,579.07, 39,865.23 and 16,688.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,579.07, 39,865.23 and 16,688.16 is: 25,030.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,579.07 : 39,865.23 = 16,688.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,579.07/39,865.23 = 16,688.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,579.07x = 39,865.23 × 16,688.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,579.07x = 665,277,336.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,277,336.68/26,579.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,030.12

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