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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,107.80, 39,198.15 and 16,266.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,107.80, 39,198.15 and 16,266.30 is: 24,422.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,107.80 : 39,198.15 = 16,266.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,107.80/39,198.15 = 16,266.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,107.80x = 39,198.15 × 16,266.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,107.80x = 637,608,867.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,608,867.35/26,107.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,422.16

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