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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,367.48, 36,396.34 and 16,303.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,367.48, 36,396.34 and 16,303.64 is: 22,504.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,367.48 : 36,396.34 = 16,303.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,367.48/36,396.34 = 16,303.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,367.48x = 36,396.34 × 16,303.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,367.48x = 593,392,824.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,392,824.68/26,367.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,504.72

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