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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,079.36, 39,107.04 and 16,203.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,079.36, 39,107.04 and 16,203.84 is: 24,298.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,079.36 : 39,107.04 = 16,203.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,079.36/39,107.04 = 16,203.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,079.36x = 39,107.04 × 16,203.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,079.36x = 633,684,219.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,684,219.03/26,079.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,298.30

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