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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,348.10, 36,379.40 and 16,290.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,348.10, 36,379.40 and 16,290.33 is: 22,492.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,348.10 : 36,379.40 = 16,290.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,348.10/36,379.40 = 16,290.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,348.10x = 36,379.40 × 16,290.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,348.10x = 592,632,349.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,632,349.75/26,348.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,492.41

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