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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,179.74, 36,136.94 and 16,108.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,179.74, 36,136.94 and 16,108.61 is: 22,235.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,179.74 : 36,136.94 = 16,108.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,179.74/36,136.94 = 16,108.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,179.74x = 36,136.94 × 16,108.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,179.74x = 582,115,611.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,115,611.83/26,179.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,235.35

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