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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,254.62, 36,224.85 and 16,043.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,254.62, 36,224.85 and 16,043.01 is: 22,135.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,254.62 : 36,224.85 = 16,043.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,254.62/36,224.85 = 16,043.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,254.62x = 36,224.85 × 16,043.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,254.62x = 581,155,630.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,155,630.80/26,254.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,135.37

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