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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,261.66, 36,230.78 and 16,172.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,261.66, 36,230.78 and 16,172.60 is: 22,311.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,261.66 : 36,230.78 = 16,172.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,261.66/36,230.78 = 16,172.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,261.66x = 36,230.78 × 16,172.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,261.66x = 585,945,650.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,945,650.61/26,261.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,311.83

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