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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,098.08, 39,056.76 and 16,098.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,098.08, 39,056.76 and 16,098.72 is: 24,092.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,098.08 : 39,056.76 = 16,098.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,098.08/39,056.76 = 16,098.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,098.08x = 39,056.76 × 16,098.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,098.08x = 628,763,843.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,763,843.35/26,098.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,092.34

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