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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,649.02, 39,977.80 and 16,126.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,649.02, 39,977.80 and 16,126.83 is: 24,192.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,649.02 : 39,977.80 = 16,126.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,649.02/39,977.80 = 16,126.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,649.02x = 39,977.80 × 16,126.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,649.02x = 644,715,144.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,715,144.06/26,649.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,192.83

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