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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,258.61, 36,245.04 and 16,190.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,258.61, 36,245.04 and 16,190.21 is: 22,347.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,258.61 : 36,245.04 = 16,190.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,258.61/36,245.04 = 16,190.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,258.61x = 36,245.04 × 16,190.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,258.61x = 586,814,838.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,814,838.96/26,258.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,347.52

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