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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,107.20, 39,160.80 and 16,265.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,107.20, 39,160.80 and 16,265.70 is: 24,398.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,107.20 : 39,160.80 = 16,265.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,107.20/39,160.80 = 16,265.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,107.20x = 39,160.80 × 16,265.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,107.20x = 636,977,824.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,977,824.56/26,107.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,398.55

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