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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,262.99, 36,231.20 and 16,187.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,262.99, 36,231.20 and 16,187.75 is: 22,331.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,262.99 : 36,231.20 = 16,187.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,262.99/36,231.20 = 16,187.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,262.99x = 36,231.20 × 16,187.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,262.99x = 586,501,617.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,501,617.44/26,262.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,331.87

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