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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,454.80, 39,682.20 and 16,086.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,454.80, 39,682.20 and 16,086.80 is: 24,130.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,454.80 : 39,682.20 = 16,086.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,454.80/39,682.20 = 16,086.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,454.80x = 39,682.20 × 16,086.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,454.80x = 638,359,614.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,359,614.96/26,454.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,130.20

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