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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,250.42, 36,228.42 and 16,176.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,250.42, 36,228.42 and 16,176.72 is: 22,325.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,250.42 : 36,228.42 = 16,176.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,250.42/36,228.42 = 16,176.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,250.42x = 36,228.42 × 16,176.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,250.42x = 586,057,006.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,057,006.38/26,250.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,325.62

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