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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,329.46, 36,353.68 and 16,271.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,329.46, 36,353.68 and 16,271.69 is: 22,466.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,329.46 : 36,353.68 = 16,271.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,329.46/36,353.68 = 16,271.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,329.46x = 36,353.68 × 16,271.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,329.46x = 591,535,725.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,535,725.20/26,329.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,466.69

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