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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,064.75, 38,998.71 and 16,157.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,064.75, 38,998.71 and 16,157.64 is: 24,175.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,064.75 : 38,998.71 = 16,157.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,064.75/38,998.71 = 16,157.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,064.75x = 38,998.71 × 16,157.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,064.75x = 630,127,116.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,127,116.64/26,064.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,175.45

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