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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,056.27, 39,107.90 and 16,214.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,056.27, 39,107.90 and 16,214.77 is: 24,336.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,056.27 : 39,107.90 = 16,214.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,056.27/39,107.90 = 16,214.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,056.27x = 39,107.90 × 16,214.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,056.27x = 634,125,603.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,125,603.68/26,056.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,336.78

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