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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,466.02, 39,640.70 and 16,055.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,466.02, 39,640.70 and 16,055.90 is: 24,048.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,466.02 : 39,640.70 = 16,055.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,466.02/39,640.70 = 16,055.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,466.02x = 39,640.70 × 16,055.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,466.02x = 636,466,836.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,466,836.65/26,466.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,048.46

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