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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,618.81, 39,862.59 and 16,733.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,618.81, 39,862.59 and 16,733.57 is: 25,059.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,618.81 : 39,862.59 = 16,733.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,618.81/39,862.59 = 16,733.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,618.81x = 39,862.59 × 16,733.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,618.81x = 667,043,240.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,043,240.83/26,618.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,059.10

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