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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,267.37, 36,251.76 and 16,064.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,267.37, 36,251.76 and 16,064.37 is: 22,170.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,267.37 : 36,251.76 = 16,064.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,267.37/36,251.76 = 16,064.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,267.37x = 36,251.76 × 16,064.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,267.37x = 582,361,647.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,361,647.94/26,267.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,170.54

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