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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,107.60, 39,072.68 and 16,118.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,107.60, 39,072.68 and 16,118.70 is: 24,123.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,107.60 : 39,072.68 = 16,118.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,107.60/39,072.68 = 16,118.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,107.60x = 39,072.68 × 16,118.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,107.60x = 629,800,807.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,800,807.12/26,107.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,123.27

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