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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,318.52, 36,326.88 and 16,248.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,318.52, 36,326.88 and 16,248.60 is: 22,427.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,318.52 : 36,326.88 = 16,248.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,318.52/36,326.88 = 16,248.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,318.52x = 36,326.88 × 16,248.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,318.52x = 590,260,942.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,260,942.37/26,318.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,427.59

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