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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,375.44, 36,381.72 and 16,306.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,375.44, 36,381.72 and 16,306.96 is: 22,493.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,375.44 : 36,381.72 = 16,306.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,375.44/36,381.72 = 16,306.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,375.44x = 36,381.72 × 16,306.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,375.44x = 593,275,252.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,275,252.77/26,375.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,493.47

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