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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,171.48, 36,098.18 and 16,105.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,171.48, 36,098.18 and 16,105.43 is: 22,214.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,171.48 : 36,098.18 = 16,105.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,171.48/36,098.18 = 16,105.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,171.48x = 36,098.18 × 16,105.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,171.48x = 581,376,826.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,376,826.53/26,171.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,214.14

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