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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,255.62, 36,226.23 and 16,044.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,255.62, 36,226.23 and 16,044.01 is: 22,136.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,255.62 : 36,226.23 = 16,044.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,255.62/36,226.23 = 16,044.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,255.62x = 36,226.23 × 16,044.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,255.62x = 581,213,996.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,213,996.38/26,255.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,136.75

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