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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,044.92, 38,990.58 and 16,152.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,044.92, 38,990.58 and 16,152.36 is: 24,180.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,044.92 : 38,990.58 = 16,152.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,044.92/38,990.58 = 16,152.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,044.92x = 38,990.58 × 16,152.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,044.92x = 629,789,884.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,789,884.77/26,044.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,180.91

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