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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,052.16, 39,097.76 and 16,205.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,052.16, 39,097.76 and 16,205.92 is: 24,321.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,052.16 : 39,097.76 = 16,205.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,052.16/39,097.76 = 16,205.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,052.16x = 39,097.76 × 16,205.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,052.16x = 633,615,170.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,615,170.74/26,052.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,321.02

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