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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,279.34, 36,266.04 and 16,212.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,279.34, 36,266.04 and 16,212.66 is: 22,373.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,279.34 : 36,266.04 = 16,212.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,279.34/36,266.04 = 16,212.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,279.34x = 36,266.04 × 16,212.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,279.34x = 587,968,976.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,968,976.07/26,279.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,373.81

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