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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,182.74, 36,141.08 and 16,111.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,182.74, 36,141.08 and 16,111.61 is: 22,239.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,182.74 : 36,141.08 = 16,111.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,182.74/36,141.08 = 16,111.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,182.74x = 36,141.08 × 16,111.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,182.74x = 582,290,985.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,290,985.94/26,182.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,239.50

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