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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,282.76, 36,270.90 and 16,075.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,282.76, 36,270.90 and 16,075.32 is: 22,184.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,282.76 : 36,270.90 = 16,075.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,282.76/36,270.90 = 16,075.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,282.76x = 36,270.90 × 16,075.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,282.76x = 583,066,324.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,066,324.19/26,282.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,184.36

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