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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,270.76, 39,415.46 and 16,150.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,270.76, 39,415.46 and 16,150.64 is: 24,231.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,270.76 : 39,415.46 = 16,150.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,270.76/39,415.46 = 16,150.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,270.76x = 39,415.46 × 16,150.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,270.76x = 636,584,904.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,584,904.89/26,270.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,231.69

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