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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,626.59, 39,935.84 and 16,735.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,626.59, 39,935.84 and 16,735.68 is: 25,100.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,626.59 : 39,935.84 = 16,735.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,626.59/39,935.84 = 16,735.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,626.59x = 39,935.84 × 16,735.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,626.59x = 668,353,355.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,353,355.09/26,626.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,100.97

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