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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,585.80, 39,878.70 and 16,217.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,585.80, 39,878.70 and 16,217.80 is: 24,326.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,585.80 : 39,878.70 = 16,217.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,585.80/39,878.70 = 16,217.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,585.80x = 39,878.70 × 16,217.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,585.80x = 646,744,780.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,744,780.86/26,585.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,326.70

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