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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,266.60, 36,246.18 and 16,193.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,266.60, 36,246.18 and 16,193.80 is: 22,346.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,266.60 : 36,246.18 = 16,193.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,266.60/36,246.18 = 16,193.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,266.60x = 36,246.18 × 16,193.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,266.60x = 586,963,389.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,963,389.68/26,266.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,346.38

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