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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,623.59, 39,881.06 and 16,595.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,623.59, 39,881.06 and 16,595.52 is: 24,859.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,623.59 : 39,881.06 = 16,595.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,623.59/39,881.06 = 16,595.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,623.59x = 39,881.06 × 16,595.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,623.59x = 661,846,845.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,846,845.87/26,623.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,859.41

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