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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,366.48, 36,394.96 and 16,302.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,366.48, 36,394.96 and 16,302.64 is: 22,503.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,366.48 : 36,394.96 = 16,302.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,366.48/36,394.96 = 16,302.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,366.48x = 36,394.96 × 16,302.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,366.48x = 593,333,930.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,333,930.69/26,366.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,503.34

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