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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,279.46, 36,273.70 and 16,211.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,279.46, 36,273.70 and 16,211.04 is: 22,376.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,279.46 : 36,273.70 = 16,211.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,279.46/36,273.70 = 16,211.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,279.46x = 36,273.70 × 16,211.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,279.46x = 588,034,401.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,034,401.65/26,279.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,376.20

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