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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,614.68, 39,856.41 and 16,729.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,614.68, 39,856.41 and 16,729.44 is: 25,052.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,614.68 : 39,856.41 = 16,729.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,614.68/39,856.41 = 16,729.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,614.68x = 39,856.41 × 16,729.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,614.68x = 666,775,419.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,775,419.71/26,614.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,052.92

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