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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,290.87, 36,243.71 and 16,212.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,290.87, 36,243.71 and 16,212.54 is: 22,350.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,290.87 : 36,243.71 = 16,212.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,290.87/36,243.71 = 16,212.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,290.87x = 36,243.71 × 16,212.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,290.87x = 587,602,598.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,602,598.12/26,290.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,350.06

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