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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,595.17, 39,929.21 and 16,705.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,595.17, 39,929.21 and 16,705.07 is: 25,080.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,595.17 : 39,929.21 = 16,705.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,595.17/39,929.21 = 16,705.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,595.17x = 39,929.21 × 16,705.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,595.17x = 667,020,164.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,020,164.57/26,595.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,080.50

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