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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,162.50, 36,114.72 and 16,094.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,162.50, 36,114.72 and 16,094.98 is: 22,217.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,162.50 : 36,114.72 = 16,094.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,162.50/36,114.72 = 16,094.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,162.50x = 36,114.72 × 16,094.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,162.50x = 581,265,696.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,265,696.11/26,162.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,217.51

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