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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,140.57, 36,083.50 and 16,082.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,140.57, 36,083.50 and 16,082.49 is: 22,199.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,140.57 : 36,083.50 = 16,082.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,140.57/36,083.50 = 16,082.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,140.57x = 36,083.50 × 16,082.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,140.57x = 580,312,487.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,312,487.71/26,140.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,199.69

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