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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,366.59, 36,385.50 and 16,156.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,366.59, 36,385.50 and 16,156.09 is: 22,295.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,366.59 : 36,385.50 = 16,156.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,366.59/36,385.50 = 16,156.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,366.59x = 36,385.50 × 16,156.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,366.59x = 587,847,412.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,847,412.70/26,366.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,295.16

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