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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,126.89, 39,218.01 and 16,273.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,126.89, 39,218.01 and 16,273.11 is: 24,426.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,126.89 : 39,218.01 = 16,273.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,126.89/39,218.01 = 16,273.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,126.89x = 39,218.01 × 16,273.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,126.89x = 638,198,990.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,198,990.71/26,126.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,426.90

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