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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,036.92, 38,978.58 and 16,144.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,036.92, 38,978.58 and 16,144.36 is: 24,168.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,036.92 : 38,978.58 = 16,144.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,036.92/38,978.58 = 16,144.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,036.92x = 38,978.58 × 16,144.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,036.92x = 629,284,227.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,284,227.81/26,036.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,168.92

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