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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,295.36, 36,287.35 and 16,219.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,295.36, 36,287.35 and 16,219.77 is: 22,383.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,295.36 : 36,287.35 = 16,219.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,295.36/36,287.35 = 16,219.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,295.36x = 36,287.35 × 16,219.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,295.36x = 588,572,470.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,572,470.91/26,295.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,383.13

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