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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,045.88, 39,079.74 and 16,193.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,045.88, 39,079.74 and 16,193.46 is: 24,296.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,045.88 : 39,079.74 = 16,193.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,045.88/39,079.74 = 16,193.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,045.88x = 39,079.74 × 16,193.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,045.88x = 632,836,206.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,836,206.50/26,045.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,296.98

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