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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,347.73, 36,363.29 and 16,281.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,347.73, 36,363.29 and 16,281.05 is: 22,469.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,347.73 : 36,363.29 = 16,281.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,347.73/36,363.29 = 16,281.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,347.73x = 36,363.29 × 16,281.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,347.73x = 592,032,279.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,032,279.43/26,347.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,469.96

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