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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,335.64, 36,347.31 and 16,132.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,335.64, 36,347.31 and 16,132.74 is: 22,265.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,335.64 : 36,347.31 = 16,132.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,335.64/36,347.31 = 16,132.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,335.64x = 36,347.31 × 16,132.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,335.64x = 586,381,701.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,381,701.93/26,335.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,265.71

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