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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,049.24, 39,026.88 and 16,036.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,049.24, 39,026.88 and 16,036.56 is: 24,025.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,049.24 : 39,026.88 = 16,036.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,049.24/39,026.88 = 16,036.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,049.24x = 39,026.88 × 16,036.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,049.24x = 625,856,902.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,856,902.73/26,049.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,025.92

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