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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,146.95, 36,092.31 and 16,088.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,146.95, 36,092.31 and 16,088.88 is: 22,208.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,146.95 : 36,092.31 = 16,088.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,146.95/36,092.31 = 16,088.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,146.95x = 36,092.31 × 16,088.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,146.95x = 580,684,844.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,684,844.51/26,146.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,208.51

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