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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,059.60, 39,087.83 and 16,066.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,059.60, 39,087.83 and 16,066.25 is: 24,098.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,059.60 : 39,087.83 = 16,066.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,059.60/39,087.83 = 16,066.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,059.60x = 39,087.83 × 16,066.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,059.60x = 627,994,848.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,994,848.74/26,059.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,098.41

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