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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,562.07, 39,823.57 and 16,035.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,562.07, 39,823.57 and 16,035.85 is: 24,041.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,562.07 : 39,823.57 = 16,035.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,562.07/39,823.57 = 16,035.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,562.07x = 39,823.57 × 16,035.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,562.07x = 638,604,794.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,604,794.98/26,562.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,041.98

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