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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,225.78, 39,300.51 and 16,209.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,225.78, 39,300.51 and 16,209.14 is: 24,290.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,225.78 : 39,300.51 = 16,209.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,225.78/39,300.51 = 16,209.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,225.78x = 39,300.51 × 16,209.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,225.78x = 637,027,468.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,027,468.66/26,225.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,290.12

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