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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,176.21, 39,226.03 and 16,285.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,176.21, 39,226.03 and 16,285.43 is: 24,404.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,176.21 : 39,226.03 = 16,285.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,176.21/39,226.03 = 16,285.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,176.21x = 39,226.03 × 16,285.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,176.21x = 638,812,765.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,812,765.74/26,176.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,404.33

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