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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,304.92, 36,310.86 and 16,235

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,304.92, 36,310.86 and 16,235 is: 22,410.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,304.92 : 36,310.86 = 16,235 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,304.92/36,310.86 = 16,235/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,304.92x = 36,310.86 × 16,235
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,304.92x = 589,506,812.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,506,812.10/26,304.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,410.52

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