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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,295.36, 36,291.58 and 16,092.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,295.36, 36,291.58 and 16,092.24 is: 22,209.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,295.36 : 36,291.58 = 16,092.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,295.36/36,291.58 = 16,092.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,295.36x = 36,291.58 × 16,092.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,295.36x = 584,012,815.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,012,815.34/26,295.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,209.73

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