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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,155.60, 39,233.40 and 16,168.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,155.60, 39,233.40 and 16,168.30 is: 24,252.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,155.60 : 39,233.40 = 16,168.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,155.60/39,233.40 = 16,168.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,155.60x = 39,233.40 × 16,168.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,155.60x = 634,337,381.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,337,381.22/26,155.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,252.45

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