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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,658.74, 39,973.23 and 16,776.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,658.74, 39,973.23 and 16,776.84 is: 25,155.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,658.74 : 39,973.23 = 16,776.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,658.74/39,973.23 = 16,776.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,658.74x = 39,973.23 × 16,776.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,658.74x = 670,624,633.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,624,633.89/26,658.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,155.90

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