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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,360.82, 36,376.77 and 16,148.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,360.82, 36,376.77 and 16,148.73 is: 22,284.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,360.82 : 36,376.77 = 16,148.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,360.82/36,376.77 = 16,148.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,360.82x = 36,376.77 × 16,148.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,360.82x = 587,438,637.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,438,637.00/26,360.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,284.54

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