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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,264.30, 36,252.82 and 16,195.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,264.30, 36,252.82 and 16,195.90 is: 22,355.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,264.30 : 36,252.82 = 16,195.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,264.30/36,252.82 = 16,195.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,264.30x = 36,252.82 × 16,195.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,264.30x = 587,147,047.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,147,047.44/26,264.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,355.33

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