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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,339.79, 36,348.09 and 16,134.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,339.79, 36,348.09 and 16,134.70 is: 22,265.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,339.79 : 36,348.09 = 16,134.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,339.79/36,348.09 = 16,134.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,339.79x = 36,348.09 × 16,134.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,339.79x = 586,465,497.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,465,497.36/26,339.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,265.39

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