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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,266.04, 36,245.94 and 16,195.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,266.04, 36,245.94 and 16,195.42 is: 22,348.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,266.04 : 36,245.94 = 16,195.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,266.04/36,245.94 = 16,195.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,266.04x = 36,245.94 × 16,195.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,266.04x = 587,018,115.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,018,115.62/26,266.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,348.94

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