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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,295.72, 36,277.72 and 16,206.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,295.72, 36,277.72 and 16,206.60 is: 22,358.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,295.72 : 36,277.72 = 16,206.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,295.72/36,277.72 = 16,206.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,295.72x = 36,277.72 × 16,206.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,295.72x = 587,938,496.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,938,496.95/26,295.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,358.71

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