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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,335.97, 36,362.68 and 16,278.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,335.97, 36,362.68 and 16,278.20 is: 22,475.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,335.97 : 36,362.68 = 16,278.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,335.97/36,362.68 = 16,278.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,335.97x = 36,362.68 × 16,278.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,335.97x = 591,918,891.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,918,891.43/26,335.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,475.68

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