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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,256.84, 36,227.97 and 16,045.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,256.84, 36,227.97 and 16,045.26 is: 22,138.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,256.84 : 36,227.97 = 16,045.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,256.84/36,227.97 = 16,045.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,256.84x = 36,227.97 × 16,045.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,256.84x = 581,287,197.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,287,197.92/26,256.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,138.51

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