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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,057.28, 38,998.08 and 16,162.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,057.28, 38,998.08 and 16,162.56 is: 24,189.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,057.28 : 38,998.08 = 16,162.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,057.28/38,998.08 = 16,162.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,057.28x = 38,998.08 × 16,162.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,057.28x = 630,308,807.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,308,807.88/26,057.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,189.36

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