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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,014.08, 39,019.51 and 16,020.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,014.08, 39,019.51 and 16,020.73 is: 24,030.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,014.08 : 39,019.51 = 16,020.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,014.08/39,019.51 = 16,020.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,014.08x = 39,019.51 × 16,020.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,014.08x = 625,120,896.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,120,896.84/26,014.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,030.10

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