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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,666.10, 39,950.55 and 16,265.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,666.10, 39,950.55 and 16,265.70 is: 24,368.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,666.10 : 39,950.55 = 16,265.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,666.10/39,950.55 = 16,265.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,666.10x = 39,950.55 × 16,265.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,666.10x = 649,823,661.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,823,661.14/26,666.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,368.91

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