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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,159.28, 36,108.90 and 16,094.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,159.28, 36,108.90 and 16,094.76 is: 22,216.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,159.28 : 36,108.90 = 16,094.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,159.28/36,108.90 = 16,094.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,159.28x = 36,108.90 × 16,094.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,159.28x = 581,164,079.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,164,079.36/26,159.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,216.36

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