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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,590.60, 39,842.70 and 16,712.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,590.60, 39,842.70 and 16,712.20 is: 25,041.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,590.60 : 39,842.70 = 16,712.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,590.60/39,842.70 = 16,712.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,590.60x = 39,842.70 × 16,712.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,590.60x = 665,859,170.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,859,170.94/26,590.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,041.15

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