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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,297.52, 36,291.94 and 16,085.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,297.52, 36,291.94 and 16,085.35 is: 22,198.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,297.52 : 36,291.94 = 16,085.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,297.52/36,291.94 = 16,085.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,297.52x = 36,291.94 × 16,085.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,297.52x = 583,768,516.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,768,516.87/26,297.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,198.61

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