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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,251.62, 36,220.71 and 16,040.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,251.62, 36,220.71 and 16,040.01 is: 22,131.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,251.62 : 36,220.71 = 16,040.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,251.62/36,220.71 = 16,040.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,251.62x = 36,220.71 × 16,040.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,251.62x = 580,980,550.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,980,550.61/26,251.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,131.23

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