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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,255.12, 36,225.54 and 16,043.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,255.12, 36,225.54 and 16,043.51 is: 22,136.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,255.12 : 36,225.54 = 16,043.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,255.12/36,225.54 = 16,043.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,255.12x = 36,225.54 × 16,043.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,255.12x = 581,184,813.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,184,813.25/26,255.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,136.06

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