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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,046.60, 39,069.90 and 16,059.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,046.60, 39,069.90 and 16,059.30 is: 24,088.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,046.60 : 39,069.90 = 16,059.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,046.60/39,069.90 = 16,059.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,046.60x = 39,069.90 × 16,059.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,046.60x = 627,435,245.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,435,245.07/26,046.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,088.95

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