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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,004.10, 39,006.15 and 16,016.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,004.10, 39,006.15 and 16,016.80 is: 24,025.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,004.10 : 39,006.15 = 16,016.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,004.10/39,006.15 = 16,016.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,004.10x = 39,006.15 × 16,016.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,004.10x = 624,753,703.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,753,703.32/26,004.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,025.20

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