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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,496.96, 39,744.27 and 16,086.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,496.96, 39,744.27 and 16,086.84 is: 24,129.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,496.96 : 39,744.27 = 16,086.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,496.96/39,744.27 = 16,086.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,496.96x = 39,744.27 × 16,086.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,496.96x = 639,359,712.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,359,712.41/26,496.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,129.55

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