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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,194.55, 36,155.43 and 16,131.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,194.55, 36,155.43 and 16,131.42 is: 22,265.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,194.55 : 36,155.43 = 16,131.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,194.55/36,155.43 = 16,131.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,194.55x = 36,155.43 × 16,131.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,194.55x = 583,238,426.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,238,426.61/26,194.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,265.64

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