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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,065.26, 39,141.14 and 16,266.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,065.26, 39,141.14 and 16,266.83 is: 24,427.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,065.26 : 39,141.14 = 16,266.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,065.26/39,141.14 = 16,266.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,065.26x = 39,141.14 × 16,266.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,065.26x = 636,701,993.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,701,993.35/26,065.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,427.23

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