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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,313.64, 36,316.88 and 16,110.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,313.64, 36,316.88 and 16,110.68 is: 22,235.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,313.64 : 36,316.88 = 16,110.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,313.64/36,316.88 = 16,110.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,313.64x = 36,316.88 × 16,110.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,313.64x = 585,089,632.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,089,632.28/26,313.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,235.22

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