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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,270.33, 36,258.44 and 16,063.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,270.33, 36,258.44 and 16,063.10 is: 22,170.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,270.33 : 36,258.44 = 16,063.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,270.33/36,258.44 = 16,063.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,270.33x = 36,258.44 × 16,063.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,270.33x = 582,423,078.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,423,078.37/26,270.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,170.38

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