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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,250.21, 36,208.49 and 16,036.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,250.21, 36,208.49 and 16,036.52 is: 22,120.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,250.21 : 36,208.49 = 16,036.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,250.21/36,208.49 = 16,036.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,250.21x = 36,208.49 × 16,036.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,250.21x = 580,657,912.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,657,912.83/26,250.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,120.12

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