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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,007.30, 38,934.36 and 16,114.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,007.30, 38,934.36 and 16,114.77 is: 24,124.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,007.30 : 38,934.36 = 16,114.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,007.30/38,934.36 = 16,114.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,007.30x = 38,934.36 × 16,114.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,007.30x = 627,418,256.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,418,256.50/26,007.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,124.70

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