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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,585.02, 39,886.58 and 16,712.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,585.02, 39,886.58 and 16,712.74 is: 25,074.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,585.02 : 39,886.58 = 16,712.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,585.02/39,886.58 = 16,712.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,585.02x = 39,886.58 × 16,712.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,585.02x = 666,614,041.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,614,041.03/26,585.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,074.80

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