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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,313.42, 36,322.90 and 16,245.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,313.42, 36,322.90 and 16,245.93 is: 22,425.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,313.42 : 36,322.90 = 16,245.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,313.42/36,322.90 = 16,245.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,313.42x = 36,322.90 × 16,245.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,313.42x = 590,099,290.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,099,290.80/26,313.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,425.79

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