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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,256.62, 36,227.61 and 16,045.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,256.62, 36,227.61 and 16,045.01 is: 22,138.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,256.62 : 36,227.61 = 16,045.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,256.62/36,227.61 = 16,045.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,256.62x = 36,227.61 × 16,045.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,256.62x = 581,272,364.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,272,364.73/26,256.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,138.13

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