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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,145.64, 36,086.61 and 16,082.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,145.64, 36,086.61 and 16,082.61 is: 22,197.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,145.64 : 36,086.61 = 16,082.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,145.64/36,086.61 = 16,082.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,145.64x = 36,086.61 × 16,082.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,145.64x = 580,366,874.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,366,874.85/26,145.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,197.46

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