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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,276.46, 36,269.55 and 16,208.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,276.46, 36,269.55 and 16,208.04 is: 22,372.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,276.46 : 36,269.55 = 16,208.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,276.46/36,269.55 = 16,208.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,276.46x = 36,269.55 × 16,208.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,276.46x = 587,858,317.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,858,317.18/26,276.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,372.05

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