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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,305.92, 36,312.24 and 16,236

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,305.92, 36,312.24 and 16,236 is: 22,411.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,305.92 : 36,312.24 = 16,236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,305.92/36,312.24 = 16,236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,305.92x = 36,312.24 × 16,236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,305.92x = 589,565,528.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,565,528.64/26,305.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,411.90

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