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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,059.77, 39,113.15 and 16,218.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,059.77, 39,113.15 and 16,218.27 is: 24,342.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,059.77 : 39,113.15 = 16,218.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,059.77/39,113.15 = 16,218.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,059.77x = 39,113.15 × 16,218.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,059.77x = 634,347,546.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,347,546.16/26,059.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,342.02

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