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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,125.89, 39,216.51 and 16,272.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,125.89, 39,216.51 and 16,272.11 is: 24,425.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,125.89 : 39,216.51 = 16,272.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,125.89/39,216.51 = 16,272.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,125.89x = 39,216.51 × 16,272.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,125.89x = 638,135,168.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,135,168.45/26,125.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,425.39

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