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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,622.06, 39,831.57 and 16,053.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,622.06, 39,831.57 and 16,053.18 is: 24,018.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,622.06 : 39,831.57 = 16,053.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,622.06/39,831.57 = 16,053.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,622.06x = 39,831.57 × 16,053.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,622.06x = 639,423,362.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,423,362.89/26,622.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,018.55

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