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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,461.89, 39,634.52 and 16,051.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,461.89, 39,634.52 and 16,051.77 is: 24,042.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,461.89 : 39,634.52 = 16,051.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,461.89/39,634.52 = 16,051.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,461.89x = 39,634.52 × 16,051.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,461.89x = 636,204,118.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,204,118.84/26,461.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,042.28

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