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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,688.60, 39,989.70 and 16,810.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,688.60, 39,989.70 and 16,810.20 is: 25,188.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,688.60 : 39,989.70 = 16,810.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,688.60/39,989.70 = 16,810.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,688.60x = 39,989.70 × 16,810.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,688.60x = 672,234,854.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,234,854.94/26,688.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,188.09

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