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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,275.17, 36,262.58 and 16,201.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,275.17, 36,262.58 and 16,201.47 is: 22,359.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,275.17 : 36,262.58 = 16,201.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,275.17/36,262.58 = 16,201.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,275.17x = 36,262.58 × 16,201.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,275.17x = 587,507,020.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,507,020.99/26,275.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,359.78

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