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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,349.23, 36,380.95 and 16,291.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,349.23, 36,380.95 and 16,291.46 is: 22,493.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,349.23 : 36,380.95 = 16,291.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,349.23/36,380.95 = 16,291.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,349.23x = 36,380.95 × 16,291.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,349.23x = 592,698,569.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,698,569.05/26,349.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,493.97

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