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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,338.97, 36,366.82 and 16,281.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,338.97, 36,366.82 and 16,281.20 is: 22,479.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,338.97 : 36,366.82 = 16,281.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,338.97/36,366.82 = 16,281.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,338.97x = 36,366.82 × 16,281.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,338.97x = 592,095,469.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,095,469.78/26,338.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,479.83

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