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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,495.46, 39,742.02 and 16,085.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,495.46, 39,742.02 and 16,085.34 is: 24,127.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,495.46 : 39,742.02 = 16,085.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,495.46/39,742.02 = 16,085.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,495.46x = 39,742.02 × 16,085.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,495.46x = 639,263,903.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,263,903.99/26,495.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,127.30

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