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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,304.48, 36,262.53 and 16,226.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,304.48, 36,262.53 and 16,226.19 is: 22,368.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,304.48 : 36,262.53 = 16,226.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,304.48/36,262.53 = 16,226.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,304.48x = 36,262.53 × 16,226.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,304.48x = 588,402,701.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,402,701.66/26,304.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,368.92

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