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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,155.48, 36,095.88 and 16,084.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,155.48, 36,095.88 and 16,084.48 is: 22,197.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,155.48 : 36,095.88 = 16,084.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,155.48/36,095.88 = 16,084.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,155.48x = 36,095.88 × 16,084.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,155.48x = 580,583,459.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,583,459.94/26,155.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,197.39

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