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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,152.70, 36,111.09 and 16,085.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,152.70, 36,111.09 and 16,085.82 is: 22,210.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,152.70 : 36,111.09 = 16,085.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,152.70/36,111.09 = 16,085.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,152.70x = 36,111.09 × 16,085.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,152.70x = 580,876,493.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,876,493.74/26,152.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,210.96

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