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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,264.34, 36,238.32 and 16,052.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,264.34, 36,238.32 and 16,052.76 is: 22,148.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,264.34 : 36,238.32 = 16,052.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,264.34/36,238.32 = 16,052.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,264.34x = 36,238.32 × 16,052.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,264.34x = 581,725,053.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,725,053.76/26,264.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,148.85

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