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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,245.84, 36,220.01 and 16,038.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,245.84, 36,220.01 and 16,038.54 is: 22,133.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,245.84 : 36,220.01 = 16,038.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,245.84/36,220.01 = 16,038.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,245.84x = 36,220.01 × 16,038.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,245.84x = 580,915,998.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,915,998.99/26,245.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,133.64

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