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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,143.32, 36,063.18 and 16,064.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,143.32, 36,063.18 and 16,064.76 is: 22,160.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,143.32 : 36,063.18 = 16,064.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,143.32/36,063.18 = 16,064.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,143.32x = 36,063.18 × 16,064.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,143.32x = 579,346,331.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,346,331.54/26,143.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,160.40

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