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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,348.73, 36,364.67 and 16,282.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,348.73, 36,364.67 and 16,282.05 is: 22,471.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,348.73 : 36,364.67 = 16,282.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,348.73/36,364.67 = 16,282.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,348.73x = 36,364.67 × 16,282.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,348.73x = 592,091,375.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,091,375.17/26,348.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,471.34

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