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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,098.08, 38,988.35 and 16,662.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,098.08, 38,988.35 and 16,662.39 is: 24,892.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,098.08 : 38,988.35 = 16,662.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,098.08/38,988.35 = 16,662.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,098.08x = 38,988.35 × 16,662.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,098.08x = 649,639,009.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,639,009.84/26,098.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,892.21

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