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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,590.60, 39,885.90 and 16,773.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,590.60, 39,885.90 and 16,773.40 is: 25,160.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,590.60 : 39,885.90 = 16,773.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,590.60/39,885.90 = 16,773.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,590.60x = 39,885.90 × 16,773.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,590.60x = 669,022,155.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,022,155.06/26,590.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,160.10

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