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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,250.84, 36,219.69 and 16,039.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,250.84, 36,219.69 and 16,039.26 is: 22,130.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,250.84 : 36,219.69 = 16,039.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,250.84/36,219.69 = 16,039.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,250.84x = 36,219.69 × 16,039.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,250.84x = 580,937,025.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,937,025.03/26,250.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,130.23

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