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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,277.08, 36,253.57 and 16,064.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,277.08, 36,253.57 and 16,064.46 is: 22,163.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,277.08 : 36,253.57 = 16,064.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,277.08/36,253.57 = 16,064.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,277.08x = 36,253.57 × 16,064.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,277.08x = 582,394,025.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,394,025.12/26,277.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,163.57

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