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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,675.56, 39,998.40 and 16,793.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,675.56, 39,998.40 and 16,793.56 is: 25,180.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,675.56 : 39,998.40 = 16,793.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,675.56/39,998.40 = 16,793.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,675.56x = 39,998.40 × 16,793.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,675.56x = 671,715,530.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,715,530.30/26,675.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,180.93

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