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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,424.30, 39,636.45 and 16,056.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,424.30, 39,636.45 and 16,056.30 is: 24,084.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,424.30 : 39,636.45 = 16,056.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,424.30/39,636.45 = 16,056.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,424.30x = 39,636.45 × 16,056.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,424.30x = 636,414,732.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,414,732.14/26,424.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,084.45

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