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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,145.42, 36,086.25 and 16,082.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,145.42, 36,086.25 and 16,082.34 is: 22,197.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,145.42 : 36,086.25 = 16,082.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,145.42/36,086.25 = 16,082.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,145.42x = 36,086.25 × 16,082.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,145.42x = 580,351,341.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,351,341.83/26,145.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,197.06

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