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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,614.38, 39,837.33 and 16,719.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,614.38, 39,837.33 and 16,719.42 is: 25,026.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,614.38 : 39,837.33 = 16,719.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,614.38/39,837.33 = 16,719.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,614.38x = 39,837.33 × 16,719.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,614.38x = 666,057,051.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,057,051.95/26,614.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,026.21

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