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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,168.78, 36,118.50 and 16,097.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,168.78, 36,118.50 and 16,097.24 is: 22,217.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,168.78 : 36,118.50 = 16,097.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,168.78/36,118.50 = 16,097.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,168.78x = 36,118.50 × 16,097.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,168.78x = 581,408,162.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,408,162.94/26,168.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,217.63

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