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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,294.36, 36,285.98 and 16,218.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,294.36, 36,285.98 and 16,218.77 is: 22,381.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,294.36 : 36,285.98 = 16,218.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,294.36/36,285.98 = 16,218.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,294.36x = 36,285.98 × 16,218.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,294.36x = 588,513,701.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,513,701.32/26,294.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,381.75

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