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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,610.60, 39,915.90 and 16,793.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,610.60, 39,915.90 and 16,793.40 is: 25,190.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,610.60 : 39,915.90 = 16,793.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,610.60/39,915.90 = 16,793.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,610.60x = 39,915.90 × 16,793.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,610.60x = 670,323,675.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,323,675.06/26,610.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,190.10

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