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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,021.40, 39,032.10 and 16,171.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,021.40, 39,032.10 and 16,171.80 is: 24,257.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,021.40 : 39,032.10 = 16,171.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,021.40/39,032.10 = 16,171.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,021.40x = 39,032.10 × 16,171.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,021.40x = 631,219,314.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,219,314.78/26,021.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,257.70

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