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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,274.46, 36,266.79 and 16,206.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,274.46, 36,266.79 and 16,206.04 is: 22,369.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,274.46 : 36,266.79 = 16,206.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,274.46/36,266.79 = 16,206.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,274.46x = 36,266.79 × 16,206.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,274.46x = 587,741,049.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,741,049.41/26,274.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,369.29

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