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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,135.72, 39,144.27 and 16,648.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,135.72, 39,144.27 and 16,648.08 is: 24,934.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,135.72 : 39,144.27 = 16,648.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,135.72/39,144.27 = 16,648.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,135.72x = 39,144.27 × 16,648.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,135.72x = 651,676,938.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,676,938.50/26,135.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,934.35

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