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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,305.40, 36,263.69 and 16,227.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,305.40, 36,263.69 and 16,227.05 is: 22,370.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,305.40 : 36,263.69 = 16,227.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,305.40/36,263.69 = 16,227.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,305.40x = 36,263.69 × 16,227.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,305.40x = 588,452,710.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,452,710.81/26,305.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,370.03

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