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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,013.76, 38,944.48 and 16,123.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,013.76, 38,944.48 and 16,123.20 is: 24,137.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,013.76 : 38,944.48 = 16,123.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,013.76/38,944.48 = 16,123.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,013.76x = 38,944.48 × 16,123.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,013.76x = 627,909,639.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,909,639.94/26,013.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,137.60

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