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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,622.81, 39,863.70 and 16,078.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,622.81, 39,863.70 and 16,078.77 is: 24,075.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,622.81 : 39,863.70 = 16,078.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,622.81/39,863.70 = 16,078.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,622.81x = 39,863.70 × 16,078.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,622.81x = 640,959,263.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,959,263.65/26,622.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,075.57

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