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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,579.28, 39,877.96 and 16,707

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,579.28, 39,877.96 and 16,707 is: 25,066.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,579.28 : 39,877.96 = 16,707 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,579.28/39,877.96 = 16,707/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,579.28x = 39,877.96 × 16,707
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,579.28x = 666,241,077.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,241,077.72/26,579.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,066.18

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