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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,112.44, 39,181.28 and 16,249.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,112.44, 39,181.28 and 16,249.16 is: 24,381.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,112.44 : 39,181.28 = 16,249.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,112.44/39,181.28 = 16,249.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,112.44x = 39,181.28 × 16,249.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,112.44x = 636,662,887.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,662,887.72/26,112.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,381.59

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