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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,327.23, 36,349.00 and 16,270.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,327.23, 36,349.00 and 16,270.45 is: 22,463.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,327.23 : 36,349.00 = 16,270.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,327.23/36,349.00 = 16,270.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,327.23x = 36,349.00 × 16,270.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,327.23x = 591,414,455.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,414,455.50/26,327.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,463.99

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