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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,293.96, 36,293.70 and 16,225.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,293.96, 36,293.70 and 16,225.48 is: 22,396.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,293.96 : 36,293.70 = 16,225.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,293.96/36,293.70 = 16,225.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,293.96x = 36,293.70 × 16,225.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,293.96x = 588,882,703.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,882,703.48/26,293.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,396.12

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