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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,099.48, 36,002.22 and 16,657.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,099.48, 36,002.22 and 16,657.40 is: 22,977.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,099.48 : 36,002.22 = 16,657.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,099.48/36,002.22 = 16,657.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,099.48x = 36,002.22 × 16,657.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,099.48x = 599,703,379.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,703,379.43/26,099.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,977.60

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