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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,676.06, 39,999.15 and 16,794.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,676.06, 39,999.15 and 16,794.06 is: 25,181.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,676.06 : 39,999.15 = 16,794.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,676.06/39,999.15 = 16,794.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,676.06x = 39,999.15 × 16,794.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,676.06x = 671,748,125.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,748,125.05/26,676.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,181.68

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