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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,219.08, 36,206.38 and 16,662.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,219.08, 36,206.38 and 16,662.12 is: 23,009.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,219.08 : 36,206.38 = 16,662.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,219.08/36,206.38 = 16,662.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,219.08x = 36,206.38 × 16,662.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,219.08x = 603,275,048.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,275,048.33/26,219.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,009.01

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