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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,348.47, 36,350.70 and 16,259.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,348.47, 36,350.70 and 16,259.38 is: 22,431.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,348.47 : 36,350.70 = 16,259.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,348.47/36,350.70 = 16,259.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,348.47x = 36,350.70 × 16,259.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,348.47x = 591,039,844.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,039,844.57/26,348.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,431.66

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