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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,305.15, 36,263.35 and 16,226.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,305.15, 36,263.35 and 16,226.79 is: 22,369.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,305.15 : 36,263.35 = 16,226.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,305.15/36,263.35 = 16,226.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,305.15x = 36,263.35 × 16,226.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,305.15x = 588,437,765.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,437,765.15/26,305.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,369.68

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