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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,001.02, 38,976.93 and 16,011.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,001.02, 38,976.93 and 16,011.90 is: 24,002.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,001.02 : 38,976.93 = 16,011.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,001.02/38,976.93 = 16,011.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,001.02x = 38,976.93 × 16,011.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,001.02x = 624,094,705.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,094,705.47/26,001.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,002.70

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