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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,623.08, 39,914.46 and 16,090.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,623.08, 39,914.46 and 16,090.83 is: 24,124.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,623.08 : 39,914.46 = 16,090.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,623.08/39,914.46 = 16,090.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,623.08x = 39,914.46 × 16,090.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,623.08x = 642,256,790.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,256,790.40/26,623.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,124.06

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