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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,238.99, 36,210.49 and 16,174.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,238.99, 36,210.49 and 16,174.08 is: 22,320.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,238.99 : 36,210.49 = 16,174.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,238.99/36,210.49 = 16,174.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,238.99x = 36,210.49 × 16,174.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,238.99x = 585,671,412.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,671,412.64/26,238.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,320.66

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