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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,368, 36,382.03 and 16,161.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,368, 36,382.03 and 16,161.19 is: 22,298.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,368 : 36,382.03 = 16,161.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,368/36,382.03 = 16,161.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,368x = 36,382.03 × 16,161.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,368x = 587,976,899.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,976,899.42/26,368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,298.88

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