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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,496.46, 39,743.52 and 16,086.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,496.46, 39,743.52 and 16,086.34 is: 24,128.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,496.46 : 39,743.52 = 16,086.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,496.46/39,743.52 = 16,086.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,496.46x = 39,743.52 × 16,086.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,496.46x = 639,327,775.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,327,775.52/26,496.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,128.80

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