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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,601.48, 39,803.34 and 16,694.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,601.48, 39,803.34 and 16,694.37 is: 24,979.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,601.48 : 39,803.34 = 16,694.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,601.48/39,803.34 = 16,694.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,601.48x = 39,803.34 × 16,694.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,601.48x = 664,491,685.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,491,685.20/26,601.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,979.50

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