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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,354.07, 36,350.72 and 16,140.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,354.07, 36,350.72 and 16,140.33 is: 22,262.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,354.07 : 36,350.72 = 16,140.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,354.07/36,350.72 = 16,140.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,354.07x = 36,350.72 × 16,140.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,354.07x = 586,712,535.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,712,535.84/26,354.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,262.69

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