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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,296.27, 36,291.70 and 16,224.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,296.27, 36,291.70 and 16,224.45 is: 22,391.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,296.27 : 36,291.70 = 16,224.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,296.27/36,291.70 = 16,224.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,296.27x = 36,291.70 × 16,224.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,296.27x = 588,812,690.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,812,690.61/26,296.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,391.50

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