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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,286.02, 36,274.46 and 16,210.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,286.02, 36,274.46 and 16,210.43 is: 22,370.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,286.02 : 36,274.46 = 16,210.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,286.02/36,274.46 = 16,210.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,286.02x = 36,274.46 × 16,210.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,286.02x = 588,024,332.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,024,332.19/26,286.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,370.23

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