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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,007.20, 39,010.80 and 16,114.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,007.20, 39,010.80 and 16,114.40 is: 24,171.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,007.20 : 39,010.80 = 16,114.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,007.20/39,010.80 = 16,114.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,007.20x = 39,010.80 × 16,114.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,007.20x = 628,635,635.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,635,635.52/26,007.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,171.60

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