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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,065.62, 39,096.90 and 16,072.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,065.62, 39,096.90 and 16,072.29 is: 24,107.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,065.62 : 39,096.90 = 16,072.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,065.62/39,096.90 = 16,072.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,065.62x = 39,096.90 × 16,072.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,065.62x = 628,376,714.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,376,714.90/26,065.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,107.49

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