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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,372.44, 36,377.58 and 16,303.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,372.44, 36,377.58 and 16,303.96 is: 22,489.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,372.44 : 36,377.58 = 16,303.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,372.44/36,377.58 = 16,303.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,372.44x = 36,377.58 × 16,303.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,372.44x = 593,098,609.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,098,609.22/26,372.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,489.33

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