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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,369, 36,383.41 and 16,162.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,369, 36,383.41 and 16,162.19 is: 22,300.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,369 : 36,383.41 = 16,162.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,369/36,383.41 = 16,162.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,369x = 36,383.41 × 16,162.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,369x = 588,035,585.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,035,585.27/26,369
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,300.26

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