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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,003.70, 39,005.55 and 16,110.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,003.70, 39,005.55 and 16,110.90 is: 24,166.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,003.70 : 39,005.55 = 16,110.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,003.70/39,005.55 = 16,110.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,003.70x = 39,005.55 × 16,110.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,003.70x = 628,414,515.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,414,515.50/26,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,166.35

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