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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,459.16, 39,642.84 and 16,049.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,459.16, 39,642.84 and 16,049.04 is: 24,045.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,459.16 : 39,642.84 = 16,049.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,459.16/39,642.84 = 16,049.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,459.16x = 39,642.84 × 16,049.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,459.16x = 636,229,524.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,229,524.87/26,459.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,045.72

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