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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,271.83, 36,246.33 and 16,059.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,271.83, 36,246.33 and 16,059.21 is: 22,156.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,271.83 : 36,246.33 = 16,059.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,271.83/36,246.33 = 16,059.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,271.83x = 36,246.33 × 16,059.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,271.83x = 582,087,425.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,087,425.20/26,271.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,156.34

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