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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,659.74, 39,974.73 and 16,777.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,659.74, 39,974.73 and 16,777.84 is: 25,157.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,659.74 : 39,974.73 = 16,777.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,659.74/39,974.73 = 16,777.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,659.74x = 39,974.73 × 16,777.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,659.74x = 670,689,623.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,689,623.98/26,659.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,157.40

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