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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,269.76, 39,413.96 and 16,149.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,269.76, 39,413.96 and 16,149.64 is: 24,230.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,269.76 : 39,413.96 = 16,149.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,269.76/39,413.96 = 16,149.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,269.76x = 39,413.96 × 16,149.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,269.76x = 636,521,264.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,521,264.97/26,269.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,230.19

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