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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,498.46, 39,746.52 and 16,088.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,498.46, 39,746.52 and 16,088.34 is: 24,131.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,498.46 : 39,746.52 = 16,088.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,498.46/39,746.52 = 16,088.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,498.46x = 39,746.52 × 16,088.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,498.46x = 639,455,527.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,455,527.58/26,498.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,131.80

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