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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,131.20, 36,059.04 and 16,059.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,131.20, 36,059.04 and 16,059.48 is: 22,160.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,131.20 : 36,059.04 = 16,059.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,131.20/36,059.04 = 16,059.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,131.20x = 36,059.04 × 16,059.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,131.20x = 579,089,431.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,089,431.70/26,131.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,160.84

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