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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,275.08, 36,250.81 and 16,062.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,275.08, 36,250.81 and 16,062.46 is: 22,160.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,275.08 : 36,250.81 = 16,062.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,275.08/36,250.81 = 16,062.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,275.08x = 36,250.81 × 16,062.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,275.08x = 582,277,185.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,277,185.59/26,275.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,160.81

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