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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,251.10, 36,220.01 and 16,039.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,251.10, 36,220.01 and 16,039.50 is: 22,130.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,251.10 : 36,220.01 = 16,039.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,251.10/36,220.01 = 16,039.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,251.10x = 36,220.01 × 16,039.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,251.10x = 580,950,770.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,950,770.20/26,251.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,130.53

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