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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,256.12, 36,226.92 and 16,044.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,256.12, 36,226.92 and 16,044.51 is: 22,137.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,256.12 : 36,226.92 = 16,044.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,256.12/36,226.92 = 16,044.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,256.12x = 36,226.92 × 16,044.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,256.12x = 581,243,180.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,243,180.21/26,256.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,137.44

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