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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,590.02, 39,894.06 and 16,717.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,590.02, 39,894.06 and 16,717.74 is: 25,082.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,590.02 : 39,894.06 = 16,717.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,590.02/39,894.06 = 16,717.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,590.02x = 39,894.06 × 16,717.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,590.02x = 666,938,522.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,938,522.62/26,590.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,082.29

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