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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,008.67, 39,039.93 and 16,020.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,008.67, 39,039.93 and 16,020.60 is: 24,047.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,008.67 : 39,039.93 = 16,020.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,008.67/39,039.93 = 16,020.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,008.67x = 39,039.93 × 16,020.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,008.67x = 625,443,102.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,443,102.56/26,008.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,047.49

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