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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,099.25, 36,003.49 and 16,522.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,099.25, 36,003.49 and 16,522.92 is: 22,793.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,099.25 : 36,003.49 = 16,522.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,099.25/36,003.49 = 16,522.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,099.25x = 36,003.49 × 16,522.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,099.25x = 594,882,743.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,882,743.68/26,099.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,793.10

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