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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,176.18, 36,129.36 and 16,111.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,176.18, 36,129.36 and 16,111.12 is: 22,237.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,176.18 : 36,129.36 = 16,111.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,176.18/36,129.36 = 16,111.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,176.18x = 36,129.36 × 16,111.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,176.18x = 582,084,454.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,084,454.48/26,176.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,237.18

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