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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,016.05, 39,022.46 and 16,022.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,016.05, 39,022.46 and 16,022.70 is: 24,033.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,016.05 : 39,022.46 = 16,022.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,016.05/39,022.46 = 16,022.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,016.05x = 39,022.46 × 16,022.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,016.05x = 625,245,149.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,245,149.81/26,016.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,033.05

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