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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,252.06, 39,285.60 and 16,395.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,252.06, 39,285.60 and 16,395.98 is: 24,536.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,252.06 : 39,285.60 = 16,395.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,252.06/39,285.60 = 16,395.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,252.06x = 39,285.60 × 16,395.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,252.06x = 644,125,911.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,125,911.89/26,252.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,536.20

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