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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,256.48, 39,390.88 and 16,136.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,256.48, 39,390.88 and 16,136.14 is: 24,207.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,256.48 : 39,390.88 = 16,136.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,256.48/39,390.88 = 16,136.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,256.48x = 39,390.88 × 16,136.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,256.48x = 635,616,654.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,616,654.29/26,256.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,207.99

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