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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,150.58, 36,088.59 and 16,084.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,150.58, 36,088.59 and 16,084.93 is: 22,197.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,150.58 : 36,088.59 = 16,084.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,150.58/36,088.59 = 16,084.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,150.58x = 36,088.59 × 16,084.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,150.58x = 580,482,443.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,482,443.95/26,150.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,197.69

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