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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,106.28, 39,070.73 and 16,117.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,106.28, 39,070.73 and 16,117.39 is: 24,121.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,106.28 : 39,070.73 = 16,117.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,106.28/39,070.73 = 16,117.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,106.28x = 39,070.73 × 16,117.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,106.28x = 629,718,126.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,718,126.91/26,106.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,121.32

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