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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,340.79, 36,340.14 and 16,251.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,340.79, 36,340.14 and 16,251.74 is: 22,421.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,340.79 : 36,340.14 = 16,251.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,340.79/36,340.14 = 16,251.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,340.79x = 36,340.14 × 16,251.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,340.79x = 590,590,243.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,590,243.88/26,340.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,421.13

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