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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,639.48, 39,959.33 and 16,754.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,639.48, 39,959.33 and 16,754.24 is: 25,131.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,639.48 : 39,959.33 = 16,754.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,639.48/39,959.33 = 16,754.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,639.48x = 39,959.33 × 16,754.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,639.48x = 669,488,221.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,488,221.19/26,639.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,131.43

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