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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,256.97, 36,223.91 and 16,042.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,256.97, 36,223.91 and 16,042.69 is: 22,132.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,256.97 : 36,223.91 = 16,042.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,256.97/36,223.91 = 16,042.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,256.97x = 36,223.91 × 16,042.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,256.97x = 581,128,878.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,128,878.50/26,256.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,132.37

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