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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,225.28, 39,299.76 and 16,208.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,225.28, 39,299.76 and 16,208.64 is: 24,289.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,225.28 : 39,299.76 = 16,208.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,225.28/39,299.76 = 16,208.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,225.28x = 39,299.76 × 16,208.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,225.28x = 636,995,661.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,995,661.93/26,225.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,289.38

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