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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,158.48, 36,109.16 and 16,091

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,158.48, 36,109.16 and 16,091 is: 22,212.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,158.48 : 36,109.16 = 16,091 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,158.48/36,109.16 = 16,091/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,158.48x = 36,109.16 × 16,091
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,158.48x = 581,032,493.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,032,493.56/26,158.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,212.01

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