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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,295.21, 36,287.10 and 16,219.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,295.21, 36,287.10 and 16,219.62 is: 22,382.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,295.21 : 36,287.10 = 16,219.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,295.21/36,287.10 = 16,219.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,295.21x = 36,287.10 × 16,219.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,295.21x = 588,562,972.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,562,972.90/26,295.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,382.90

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