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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,058.27, 39,110.90 and 16,216.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,058.27, 39,110.90 and 16,216.77 is: 24,339.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,058.27 : 39,110.90 = 16,216.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,058.27/39,110.90 = 16,216.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,058.27x = 39,110.90 × 16,216.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,058.27x = 634,252,469.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,252,469.79/26,058.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,339.78

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